LOG<?/U.S.S. 
YOSEMITE 




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LOG OF THE 
U. S. S. YOSEMITE 



DETROIT: 

PR[:SS OF JOHN F. EBY & COMPANY, 
0") -C9 Cong^ress St. W. 

1899 



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LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE 
U. S. S. YOSEMITE 



Commander WA\. H. EAAORY, Commanding. 
Lieutenant NATHAN SARGEANT, Executive Officer. 
Lieutenant JAMES T. SMITH, Navigator. 
Lieutenant GILBERT WILKES, Watch and Division Ol^icer. 
Lieutenant (J. G.) TRUMAN H. NEWBERRY, Watch and 

Division Officer. 
Lieutenant (J. G.) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Watch and 

Division Officer. 
Ensign FREDERICK L. EATON, Watch and Division Officer. 
Ensign STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Watch and Division Officer. 
Ensign FREDERICK D. STANDISH, Watch and Div. Officer. 
ENSIGN WALTER R. PARKER, Watch and Division Officer. 
Ensign FRANK B. GAYLORD, Watch and Division Officer. 
Ensign JOHN BURNS, Watch and Division Officer. 
Ensign GEORGE EUSTIS, Captain's Clerk. 
Lieutenant B. S. NEUMANN, U. S. M. C. 
Chief Engineer, AIORTIMER E. COOLEY. 
Assistant Engineer, AUGUST MEHLMAN. 
P. A. Surgeon, DELOS L. PARKER. 
Assistant Paymaster, JOHN L. BUNCE. 
Pay Clei^k, WILLIAM GRAY. 



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CHIEF PKTTY OFI-ICERS. 

CHAS. F. HAMMOND, Master-at-Aims. 
HENRY B. JOY. Boatswain's Mate. 
WM. H. H. HUTTON. Gunner's Mate. 
JOHN S. NEWBERRY. Quartermaster. 
ROBT. G. McDonnell, carpenter's Male. 
BERT R. SHURLY, Apothecary. 
ROBERT T. HOLLAND. Yoeman. 
HAROLD D. McMillan, Yoeman. 
HENRY C. PENNY. JR., Yoeman. 
SYLVESTER P. ATWOOD, Machinist. 
ANDREW H. GREEN. JR., Machinist. 
THEO. H. HLNCHMAN, Machinist. 
CHARLES B. KING, Machinist. 

PETTY OFFICERS— 1ST CLASS. 

Wn^LIAM A. CLARK. Quartermaster. 
FLARRY B. DOANE, Boatswain's Mate. 
DIVIE B. DUFFIELD, Boatsw^Tin's Mate. 
DAVID F. GODFREY. Painter. 
BRYSOX D. HORTON. Gunner's Mate. 
ERNEST S. WITBECK, Gunner's Mate. 
ALBERT L. BECK, Sailmaker's Mate. 
MELANCTHON W. CAMPAU, Water Tender. 
GEORGE H. LOZON. Water Tender. 
MARK M. SIBLEY, Water Tender. 
GEORGE P. BERRY, Machinist. 
RUSSELL C. SMITH, Machinist. 
HERBERT T. KENNARD, Plumber. 
ISRAEL M. CROWELL. Blaclvsmith. 
DOUGLASS DAVIDSON, Blacksmirh. 
EDWARD J. DERRY, Coppersmith. 
WILLIAM GLEASON, Boilermaker. 

PETTY OFFICERS— 2D CLASS. 

GEORGE B. BAKER, Yoeman. 
SAMUEL S. HARRIS, Gunner's Mate. 
JACOB F. LEWIS, Gunner's Mate. 
FREDERICK C. RUCH. Gunner's Mate. 
FRANK C. HECKER. Boatswain's Mate. 
JOHN D. MERSHON. Boatswain's Mate. 
JOHN STEELE, Quartermaster. 
LEWIS SMITH, Quartermaster. 
FREDERIC C. MASSNICK, Machinist. 



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EDWARD J. RYAN, Machinist. 
WALTER E. SUTTON, Machinist. 
BENJ. R. HODGES, Oiler. 

PETTY OFFICERS— 3d Class. 

JOSEPH b. DWYER, Yoeman. 
EDWIN BENBY. Gunner's Mate. 
EDWARD H. JEWBTT, Gunner's Mate. 
JOHN T. NICHOLS, Gunner's Mate. 
WARREN M. O'DAY, Carpenter's Mate. 
BINGLEY R. FALE3, Quartermaster. 
WM. B. STRATTON, Quartermaster. 
RICHARD T. BRODHEAD, Coxswain. 
WILLIS E. BUHL, Coxswain. 
HENRY M. JEWETT, Coxswain. 
HENRY L. RUSSEL, Coxswain. 
CHARLES A. RATHBONE, Coxswain. 
CHARLES H. WEBBER. Coxswain. 
SAMUEL F. OWEN, Master-at-Arms. 



SEAMEN. 



PAUL F. BAGLEY. 
JAMES A. BALLARD. 
JOSEPH E. BLAND. 
THEO. A. BECKER. 
JOHN W. BEAUMONT. 
GEO. H. BEAMER. 
EUGENE T. BERNART. 
ALFRED R. BLOME. 
WILFRED 0. BOURBONNAIS. 
HENRY BUCKLEY. 
JAMES P. BUCKLEY. 
JOHN CLARKIN. 
MONT H. CASE. 
JOHN L. CARPENTER. 
IRVING J. COFFIN. 
DARIUS COLE. 
WILLIAM S. CONNERY. 
PERCY T. COOK. 
ARCHIBALD W. DIACK. 
ALFRED J. DUCHARME. 
WILLIAM M. FOSTER. 
WM. B. FROTHINGHAM. 
ALLEN P. GILMOUR. 



GEORGE F. GILLET. 
JAMES H. GOODBY. JR. 
GEO. T. HENDRIE. 
CHAS. F. HEYERMAN. 
JAMES A. HINCHMAN. 
CHAS. A. HOWELL. 
JOHN W. JUDSON. 
RICHARD G. KIRCHNER. 
HENRY L. LYSTER. 
HENRY K. LOUD. 
GEORGE A. MAIN. 
SAMUEL L. MAY. 
WILLIAM A. MORAN. 
OLIVER W. MOSIER. 
WALTER A. MUNGER. 
THOMAS P. MURRIN. 
ALEX. McG. MUIR. 
EDWIN B. NALL. 
MARR. O'CONNOR. 
GEO. S. OWEN. 
ARTHUR V. POTTER. 
JAMES H. POTTINGER. 
ALBERT W. RUSSEL. 



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VICTOR E. SCHWAN. 
HEXllY W. STANDART, 
HERBERT S. SIEBEL. 
EDWARD P. SMITH. 
(JEORGE H. SMITH. 



MORRIS R. TOUSEY. 
EDWARD L. WARNER. 
GRANGER WHITNEY. 
JOHN P. WHITNEY. 
LOUIS D. WIGHT. 



FIREMEN— 1ST Class. 



I-^RANK M. BELMAN. 
.lOHN J. CONNORS. 
WILLIAM DUMAS. 
JOHN FOSTER. 
DENNIS GLEESON. 
GEORGE F. GOULD. 
WILLIAM H. HOWE. 
CLAUDE M. LARROWAY. 
JOHN F. MERRITT. 



JAMES MEYERS. 
EDWARD QUIGLEY. 
WILLIAM H. RYAN. 
CHARLES M. RYAN. 
ALBERT L. STEELE. 
HARRY D. SCRIBNER. 
RUDOLPH M. SCHULTE. 
GUSTAV TAUSENDFREUND. 
DAVID WELCH. 



ORDINARY SEAMEN. 



EDWARD E. ANNEKE. 
JOHN C. AMMERMAN. 
LYMAN R. BALDWIN. 
JOHN E. BAKER. 
PAUL A. BOHNHOFF. 
HERBERT S. BRUSH. 
GEO. F. BURKE. 
ALEXANDER M. CAMPAU. 
(lEORGE M. CHANDLER. 
CHARLES W. CHAPMAN. 
JOHN W. DRAKE. 
EZRA H. DEMOREST. 
ALBERT W. FLINT. 
WILLIAM B. FOX. 
GEORGE S. GAGE. 
WILLIAM P. GOLDIE. 
GEORGE B. GUILLOTTE. 
HENRY HODSON. 



CHARLES R. HARGREAVE3. 
CHAS. HOLLAND-MORITZ. 
ADOLPH E. IBERSHOFF. 

HERBERl^ J. HIGGS, Bugler. 

PRESCOTT A. LEACH, Bayman. 

STEPHEN C. 3TILLWELL, Shipwright 

('r..VPvF.XrE I{, WAGXKR, Shipwright, 



LEO J. KEENA. 
EDWARD L. KING. 
HARRY N. LEONARD. 
WALTER M. LIMBACH. 
ROBERT S. LINN. 
ARCHIBALD D. McADAM. 
EDWARD W. MACLEOD. 
LOUIS A. MARYMONT. 
GEORGE E. MORRIS. 
GEO. McK. PATTERSON. 
ARTHUR PHELPS. 
RICHARD B. RORISON. 
ALBERT SAGER. 
JAMES T. STERLING, JR. 
ERNEST J. SHIPMAN. 
MUIR B. SNOW. 
JAMES S. SYMONS. 
McLANE TILTON, JR. 
ERNEST H. WETZEL. 
BURT L. WILLIAMS. 
LOUIS C. WURZER. 



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FIREMEN— 2D CLASS. 



STEPHEN M. COTTER. 
FRANK A. ECKERT. 
GEORGE A. EWING. 
JAMES E. HEWITT. 
GEORGE H. JACKSON. 
HENRY W. JACKSON. 
BENJ. P. LANDON. 
JOS. W. McGLYNN. 



JOHN w. McCarthy. 

ALFRED C. MYHRS. 
MARTIN J. O'DONOHUE 
JAMES J. PETERS. 
CHARLES C. ROGERS. 
ADOLPH RUHL. 
CLINTON C. YEMANS. 



LANDSMEN. 



EARL VAN D. BROWN. 
CLAUDE E. BOTSFORD. 
RAYMOND BOYD. 
JOHN W. BOYLE. 
JAMES E. CREEN. 
CHARLES H. COWLES. 
ALFRED E. EBERTS. 
GEORGE H. GAINEY. 
WILLIAM H. GAGE. 
RANSOM G. GEORGE. 
WM. C. GROESBECK. 
WM. C. GOLDSMITH. 
HARRIS HESS. 
DAVID R. HOLMES. 
LOOMIS HUTCHINSON. 
JOHN C. IRVINE. 
ALBERT F. JANKE. 
EDWARD H. KENNEDY. 
FRANK L. KENNEDY. 
ALLAN H. KESSLER. 
JOHN E. KING. 



BERNARD McGUIRE. 
FREDERICK G. MAGURN. 
HENRY JOHN MALONE. 
HOWARD R. NEWCOMB. 
WILLIAM B. OWEN. 
BURTON D. PARKER. 
CHARLTON E. PARTRIDGE 
JAMES B. PELL. 
RALPH F. PAINE. 
CLARENCE H. PICKERING. 
MICHAEL QUINN. 
FRANK E. RESCHKE. 
ALBERT H. STANLEY. 
WILLIAM A. STEECKER. 
JOHN P. SCHIEB. 
DANIEL SOUSIE. 
ARTHUR E. SUTPHIN. 
WALTER E. WELZ. 
CHARLES H. WIDMAN. 
GEORGE C. WINTER. 
FRED B. WOI>F, JR. 



ORVICE R. LEONARD. 

JOSEPH STRINGHAM, Jack-O-Dust. 
HENRY C. TILDEN, Lamplighter. 



COAL PASSERS. 



CHRIS. ANDERSON. 
HENRY R. BECKER. 
JOHN C. BIRD. 
ELMER BROMLEY. 
WILLIAM D. CRRSSY. 



HARRY P. CUMMINGS. 
AUGUST H. FOLJAN. 
EDWARD W. FORD. 
WILLIAM F. JAHNKE. 
WILLIAM F. LOUNT. 



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ROBERT W. LEE. 
CrEORGE C. LUKE. 
GEORGE MALASKE. 
ADAM W. MILLER. 



CHARLES W. MILLS. 
JAMES RUSCO. 
JOSEPH SLMPSON. 
FRANK TAYLOR. 



MESSMEN BRANCH. 

GEO. VV. JONES, Cabin Steward. 
WILLIAM H. THOMAS, Cabin Cook. 
EMANUEL OLIVER. Ward Room Steward. 
JOHN R. :\IcDONALD. Ward Room Cook. 
CHAS. M. FAIRBANKS, Ship Cook, First Class. 
GEORGE F. RICH, Ship Cook, Fourth Class. 
CHAS. TOW (FAIT YOO), Laundryman. 



I 



MESS ATTENDANTS. 

JOHN R. BONHEYO. ROBERT LEACH. 

JOSEPH GRIESHABER. JR. EDMOND MERRAULD. 

GEO. Mclaughlin. bdwin o. whiteside. 

ALBERT P. TYRELL. GEORGE A. YOUNG. 

ERNEST R. ENGEL. 

MARINE CORPS. 

JETHRO K. CLARK, First Sergeant. 
ALFRED H. MURRAY, Sergeant. 
ROBT. SCHWAB, Sergeant. 
GEO. E. GRAUG, Corporal. 
CHARLES C. LARSON, Corporal. 
WM. E. HAYS, Bugler. 
BENJ. F. hill, Drummer. 



PRIVATES. 



JAMES E. BEASLEY. 
JOHN E. bain. 
•JEREMIAH J. BOWEN. 
DANIEL F. BURNS. 
.1 I':REMIAH CROWLEY. 
WILLIAM CHOICE. 
JOSEPH B. DARCY. 
(MJARLES EDWARDS. 
THOMAS H. ENGLISH. 
GEORGE HASKET. 
LALEX HASTINGS. 
VICTOR CURTIS HOPKINS. 
JOHN PETER JOYCI-:. 
'I'lMOTHY KELLY. 
WM. J. McCAULESS. 



WADE H. MASSY. 
CHARLES MILLER. 
EDWARD T. MOODY. 
ALBERT S. MOORE. 
BERNARD E. MORRELI. 
THOMAS QUINN. 
REUBEN R. RUFFIN. 
WM. R. SPRAGUE. 
FRANK W. SHERMAN. 
ROBERT L. THOMAS. 
CHARLES W. TURNER. 
BERT WARD. 
WILLIAM WHITE. 
HENRY J. WHITE. 



1 



LOG 



U. S. S.YOSEMITE 



1898 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 13th, 1898. 
2:30 p. m. to midnight. 

At 2:30 p. m. the ship was put in commission. Captain W. C. Wise, 
U. S. N., on behalf of the Commandant, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., 
turning the ship over to Commander W. H. Emory, U. S. N., who read 
his orders from the Secretary of the Navy, directing him to assume 
command. The following officers reported for duty: 

Lieutenant J. T. Smith, U. S. N., Navigator. 

Ensign O. P. Jackson, U. S. N. 

Ensign A. T. Chester, U. S. N. 

P. A. Surgeon G. McC. Pickrell, U. S. N. 

P. A. Paymaster J. P. Lovell, U. S. N. 

Naval Cadet C. L. Leiper, U. S. N. 

Naval Cadet E. T. Fitzgerald, U. S. N. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 14th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen engaged in cleaning the 
decks and making changes in officers' quarters. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



5J LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. Y03EMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 15th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Dock-j^ard workmen employed in ship. Pleasant weather. Lieu- 
tenant Nathan Sargent, U. S. N., reported for duty as Executive 

Officer. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSSMITE, 

Ney»fport News, Va., April IGth, 1S93. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Dock-yard workmen employed in the ship. Pleasant Aveather. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator, 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 17th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Workmen from dock-yard employed on ship. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Nev.-port News, Va., April 18th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Dock-yard workmen on ship. Lieutenant J. B. Blish, U. S. N., 
reported for duty and was detached. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 19th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Dock-yard workmen employed on board ship. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 3 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 20th, 1S9S. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Dock-yard workmen employed on board ship. Ensign O. P. Jack- 
son, U. S. N., Ensign A. T. Chester, U. S. N., and P. A. Surgeon G. 
McC. Pickrell, U. S. N., were detached from duty on board this ship. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JA3. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, April 21st, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from S. W. Dock-yard work- 
men painting and fitting quarters, store rooms, magazines and plac- 
ing mounts for six-pounders. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, April 22nd, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed building the 
magazine, running electric light wires and placing gun platforms. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, April 23rd, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Pleasant weather. Light breeze from S. W. Dock-yard workmen 
employed fitting the galleys, magazines, ammunition hoist, electric 
light wires, engines, etc. At 4 p. m. ship was placed in the dry dock. 
John Burns, seaman, reported for duty. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 24th, 1S9S. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from S. E. Dock-yard work- 
men employed in the vessel. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



* LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 2oth, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Occasional rain squalls. Dock-yard workmen employed scraping 
ship's bottom, working on magazines and putting up electric lights, 
sponsons for six-pounders and ammunition lifts; painters painting on 
all decks. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 26th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Overcast. Dock-yard men finished cleaning bottom and com- 
menced painting. Hauled chains out of locker, and cleaned and tarred 
them; overhauled shackles and white-leaded and plugged with pine 
plugs. Working on six-pounder sponsons, electric wires and painting 
on all decks and rooms. At 5 p. m. finished painting ship's bottom. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 27th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

StA'ong gale. Continuous rain. At 5 a. m. hauled out of dry dock 
and made fast securely to pier. Dock-yard workmen employed in 
officers' quarters, galleys, storeroom, magazines, electric wiring, 
engines and painting in storerooms. P. M. — No change in weather. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 28th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Moderate gale. Continuous rain. Dock-yard workmen employed 
fitting officers' quarters, magazines, galleys, storerooms, engines and 
painting on gun and berth deck, also fitting platforms for five-inch 
guns. John Burns appointed mate to date from April 23rd. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 5 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 29th, 1898. 
r.lidnight to midnight. 

Fine and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed on bridge, offi- 
cers' quarters, magazines, electric wires, ports and platforms for flve- 
inch guns, engines and boilers. Paymaster J. P. Lovell, U. S. N., 
detached and ordered to "Solace." 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., April 30th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed on gun spon- 
sons and platforms, painters painting on gun and berth decks, putting 
ia electric wires and working in magazines. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 1st, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed on gun spon- 
sons and platforms, magazines plate around engine room on berth 
deck, putting up electric wires and furniture in officers' quarters. At 
7:00 a. m. commenced coaling ship. Draft before coaling. Forward 
13.6. Aft 15.7. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 2nd, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed on gun spon- 
sons and platforms, coaling ship, putting armor around engine room, 
working in magazines, electric wiring. P. M. excessively hot. Naval 
Cadet C. A. Leiper, U. S. N., detached and ordered to "Franklin." 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



6 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 3rd, 1898. 
Midniglit to midnight. 

Fine and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed on gun spou- 
sons and platforms, coaling ship, putting up electric wires, putting 
in steam and water pipes and finishing officers' quarters. Naval Cadet 
C. T. Fitzgerald detached and ordered to "Franklin." 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 4th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Fine and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed coaling ship, 
putting up steam and water pipe, ammunition hoists, gun sponsons 
and platforms. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 5th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Fine and pleasant. Dock-yard workmen employed coaling ship, 
ammunition hoists, water piping and gun platforms. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, May 6th, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Overcast. Dock-yard workmen employed putting five-inch guns on 
mounts. Coaling ship. Putting pig-iron in fore hold, putting up 
ammunition hoists, finishing up rooms. Working party from Norfolk 
yard getting stores off barge. At 3:30 heavy hail storm. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 7 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, May 7th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 p. m. 

Overcast and cloudy. Dock-yard workmen finished coaling ship, 
having put on board the following quantities of coal: 

Steaming New River Coal in bunkers 1145 tons 

Steaming New River Coal in bunkers 104 tons 

Total Steaming Coal 1249 tons 

Anthracite Coal, upper bunkers 84 tons 

Men also employed on ammunition hoists and stowing main hold 
with pig-iron. At 3 p. m. a detachment of marines, consisting of 
three sergeants, three corporals and twenty-two privates, and includ- 
ing one drummer and one fifer, under the command of Lieutenant 
Neunir,u, reported on board. 

(Signed) JAS. T. SMITH, Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast and rainy. The navy yard tug "Alice" landed nine oflBcers 
and two hundred and sixty men of the Michigan Naval Militia and 
stores from the Receiving Ship "Franklin." Men and stores were 
taken on board immediately. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and rainy with wind from Southwest to Northwest. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, May 8th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from North Northwest to 
West Northwest. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from W. N. W. to N. N. W. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from West Northwest to 
Northeast. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from N. East. At 12:30 
dock-yard workmen began to move ship to Northerly side of south 
pier. Ship finally moored at 1:10. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 



8 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 8. p. m. 

Overcast and rainy with occasional squalls, continuing during 
entire watch, from Northeast to North. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and rainy with occasional squalls from North. 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, May 9th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and rainy, clearing towards end of watch, v/ith gentle 
breezes from North, freshening and shifting to North by East. Work- 
men (pipe coverers) came on board at 12:45. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from North by East. Work- 
men came on board at 7:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from North by East to 
North North East. Acting Assistant Paymaster Wood reported on 
board for duty, and Acting Assistant Surgeon Dunn came on board 
to examine the Michigan Naval Militia Officers. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from N. E. to East North 
East. Received stores from navy yard tug "Alice." Dock-yard v'ork- 
men at work on the vessel. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from East North East to 
South. Tested Androis Signal Lights. Dock-yard workmen at work 
on the vessel. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from S. to 
S. W. Dock-yard workmen at work on the vessel. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 9 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 10th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant with gentle airs from the West to South. Work- 
men (pipe coverers) came aboard at 12:50. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from West by South to West 
South West. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partially cloudy, with light airs from South West to South South 
East. U. S. S. St. Paul came to anchor at 11:45. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy weather, with light breezes from South South West to 
South. Minneapolis sailed at 1:30. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy weather, gradually clearing, with moderate breeze from 
S. by W. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with stiff breeze freshening to a gale from 
South by West. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 11th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with fresh to gentle breezes from S. x W. Work- 
men (pipe coverers) came on board at 12:30; departed at 2:20. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from Southward and 
Westward. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light to moderate breezes from South by 
West to S. "W. General quarters at 10:00. At 11:30 navy yard tug 
"Alice" delivered • a quantity of stores. Ammunition received as 
follows : 

2124 rounds 6 pdr. cartridges, com. and steel shell. 
297 rounds 6 pdr. cartridges, saluting chgs. 



10 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

572 rounds 5 pdr. common shell. 
200C0 ball cartridges cal. G M. for machine gun. 
40000 ball cartridges cal. 45. 
50000 ball cartridges cal. 22. 
9000 ball cartridges cal. 38. 
D. F. Godfrey returned from leave. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from Southward to 
Westward. 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to S p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate Southwesterly breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate Southwesterly breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 12th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

V\^eather cloudy, clear during last half. Moderate Southwesterly 
breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Light Southwesterly breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from Southwest. Navy 
yard tug "Alice" delivered steam cutter, six 6-pounders and ammuni- 
tion and two Colt Automatic Guns and ammunition. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from Southwest. Invoice 
of ammunition received: 

39 boxes 45-70 U. S. G. solid head. 

17 boxes 6 m. m. cart. 

2 boxes 22.50 short. 

3 boxes 38 long. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy and increasing rapidly. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. H 

8 p- ni. to midnight. 

At 8:10 tested masttiead light; result successful. Gentle breezes 
changed from S. W. S. to N. W.; at 8:00 increasing in force. Occa- 
sional lightning at 9:30. U. S. S. Kearsauge reported drifting down 
on our port quarter. All hands called and ship was worked ahead a 
few feet, but because of shallow water could not move further. U. S. 
S. Kearsarge brought up about 15 feet from our quarter. At 10:00 
p. m. began to rain; continued until 10:46, when wind died down 
and shifted back to S. W. by South. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 13th, 1893. 

Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Weather cloudy, with gentle breezes dying down to light airs, 
S. W. Light showers. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with light airs from West by South. By order of Com- 
manding Officer, (fireman, second class) was placed in 

solitary confinement for five days on bread and water, for committing 
nuisance on berth deck. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Acting Ensign. 
8 a. ra. to meridian. 

Weather clear, with light airs shifting from East Northeast to 
East. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

Sleridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy weather, v/ith light airs to gentle breezes from Northeast 
by East to East. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy weather, clearing slightly, with gentle airs and breezes 
dying dov.'n to a calm. Wind from E. N. E. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather clear, with light airs shifting from East Northeast to 
East. Workmen employed on board until 10:30. Ardois lights tested. 
Signals answered by U, S. S. St. Paul. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



12 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 14th, 1898. 



(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 



Commences and until 4 a. m. 
Weather foggy and calm. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Weather foggy and calm. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather foggy, with light airs towards end of watch. Pointing 
drill at quarters. Secured boats for sea. At 11 a. m. ten marines 
reported on board, increasing complement to forty men. Lieutenant 
Neuman, U. S. M. C, returned from leave. Acting Assistant Pay- 
master Bunce reported for duty. Cylinders of main and secondary 
battery filled under supervision of Ordnance Officer. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with light airs from East by South to 
Southeast by East. Steam launch brought on board. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Weather cloudy, with light breezes from the South. IT. S. S. St. 
Paul sailed at 4:50. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather cloudy with light Southerly airs. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 15th, 1S9S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from Southward. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from Southward. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with light airs increasing to moderate breezes from the 
South. Mr. W. C. Gray reported on board for duty as Paymaster's 

clerk. (blacksmith), and (fireman first class), 

reported as absent from morning quarters and overstaying liberty. 
(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 13 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

About 12:45 a sharp rain squall came on from the Northwest, 
lasting about half an hour. Cloud passed, leaving it overcast with 
occasional slight rains. Wind shifted to the Southward after squall 

had passed. (blacksmith) reported on board at 3:30. A 

reward of ten dollars offered by Commanding Officer for apprehension 

and delivery on board of (fireman first class), absent 

without leave. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with stiff to gentle breezes from South. Weather clearing 
toward end of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather clear. Gentle breeze from Southward. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., May 16th, 1898, at anchor. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partially cloudy, with stiff to moderate breezes from the South- 
west. Fires started in boilers "A" and "C" at 3:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partially overcast; clearing towards end of watch, with moderate 
breeze from West by South. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

"Weather clear, with gentle to light breezes from the West. 

(first class fireman) was sentenced to five days in double irons 

for disobedience of orders and resisting master-at-arms. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Weather clear and warm, with light breeze from the West. The 
navy yard tug Alice delivered ammunition in the following quantities: 
250 A. P., 5" 
26 Com., 5" 
50 Shrapnel. 
Exercised the men at fire quarters. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with moderate breezes from the West. Draft of ship 19 
feet forward, 20 feet 6 inches aft. At 7:15 got under way, and came 



14 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

to anchor at 7:45, in eight fathoms, and veered to 50 fathoms chain. 
Sandy bottom. Bearings: Ship's head North 45° E.; White Shoal 
Light South 5° E.; end of docli yard North 50° West; end of C. & 0. 
doclt N. 20" W. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather threatening, and about 10 p. m. began to rain lightly, 
wind raising rapidly from West by South and South by West. At 
11:30 thunder storm and heavy rain. Fires high banked. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

Newport News, Va., May 17th, 1898, at anchor. 

Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Raining, with heavy squalls from West Southwest to Southwest. 

Lightning. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with occasional light showers and gentle breezes from 
West Southwest. At 5:00 a. m. called hands up anchor. Weighed 
anchor and stood down river. At 6:35 a. m. No. 4 (red) buoy was on 
starboard beam. At 7:15 a. m. came to anchor off Fort Monroe in 13 
fathoms; soft bottom; veering to 60 fathoms of (starboard) chain. 
Bearings from anchorage: 

Thimble Shoal Light E x N. Vz N. 

Rip Raps S. E. 1/2 S. 

Buoy on Spit N. x E. 

Ship's Head E. x South (P. S. C.) 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to noon. 

Overcast, but clearing towards end of watch, with light breezes 
from the Northwest. Found U. S. S. New Okleans at anchor. At 
10:00 Captain Folger, U. S. S. New Orleans came on board. At 10:30 
Captain Folger and Captain Emory left the ship. At 11:15 navy yard 
tug Alice came alongside and delivered stores. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Noon to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy to fair, with light breezes to light airs from Northwest 

by West to Northeast. U. S. S. New Orleans left port at 3:10. 

reported on board 41 hours over liberty. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 15 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partially cloudy, xnth Southeast light airs dying down to a calm. 
At 4:10 Captain Emory left the ship and made an official call on the 
Commanding Officer at Fortress Monroe. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather clear and calm. Slightly overcast towards end of watch. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Hampton Roads, Va., May 18th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light to moderate breezes from N. W. to 
North by West. Ship riding to ebb tide throughout watch. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Weather clear and fine. Freshening Easterly breeze from North- 
east to S. E. by East. Ship swung to flood tide at 4:30. Navy yard 
tug Alice delivered 136 rounds 5" A. P. shells, three boxes of equip- 
ment stores and v/hip tackles for ordnance. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Moderate to gentle breezes S. S. W. to S. E. Clear. At 10:00 
called all hands up anchor. Got under way 10:15 and stood out to 
sea. At 11:05 Thimble Light being abeam, changed course 2i4 points 
to starboard. At 12 stopped to take pilot on board. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle to moderate breezes from S. S. W. 
and S. E. Started with pilot 12:22. Course South, changed to E. by 
North at 1:15. Cape Charles and Old Cape Charles light N. E. by 
North. Cape Charles Lightship sighted 1:05 bearing N. E. by East. 
P. L. reversed to zero at 1:00. At 1:30 P. L. 4 knots. Changed 
course at 1:38 to North East by North. P. L. 5 knots. Took in P. L. 
at 1:45 showing 8.1. Swung ship for deviations. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Weather clear, with moderate breeze from Southeast. Swung ship 
for deviations. Reading of P. L. at 8 p. m. 11.8. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with moderate breeze from South. At 
9:15 Hog Island light bore North by West. At 9:20 Cape Charles 



16 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Light Northwest by West % West. At 10:00 sounded general quarters. 
At 10:00 first division reported ready. Went ahead full speed. Lost 
Hog Island Light while taking last bearing. At 10:50 slowed to 5 
knots. At 11:10 everything secure and retreat sounded. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, May 19th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Weather clear, with stiff to moderate breezes from South South- 
west. Course S. E. y^. P. L. 40.7 at 12:30, 43.8 at 1:00, 50.4 at 2:00. 
Came about with starboard helm at 2:00. Headed North % West. 
P. L. 57.4 at 3:00. Sighted steamer heading S. E. at 1:45 and barken- 
tine heading Northeast at 3:30. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Weather clear, with moderate to gentle breezes from the South. 
At 5:45 swung ship for deviations. Reading of P. L. 77.8. Sounding 
at 7:30, j-ellow sandy and shale bottom, 151/2 fathoms. At 7:53 
changed course to West V2 North. P. L. 88. Sighted Cape Charles 
Lightship at 7:55 bearing West. At 8 a. m. took bearings from 
Lightship and took departure, heading Sotith Vo E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with moderate to stiff South and 
Southwesterly breezes. At 9:00 general quarters. Target practice 
w-ith main and secondary battery. Expended 31 5" common shell, 
18 six-pounder A. P. shell and 235 6 m/m. All secure at 11:10. Course 
W. S. W. % W. P. L. 99.5. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear with moderate breeze from Southward. Course West South- 
west % West. At 1:25 Cape Henry Light bore W. ^4 S. and Cape 
Charles Lightship North % West. At 1:35 Cape Charles Light bore 
North Northwest. At 1:45 p. m. wreck buoy off Cape Henry being 
abeam. North by West % South. P. L. 23.00. Changed course to 
West 14 North. At 1:54 changed course to W. N. W. % West p. c. 
P. L. 25.3. At 3:35 took in P. L. Reading 47.4. At 2:55 called all 
hands to bring ship to anchor. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Came to anchor off Old Point Light in 12 fathoms, muddy bottom, 
45 fathoms chain; veered to 60 fathoms at 6:50. Bearings Light House 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. l? 

N. E. X E. V2 E. Left land end of Rip Raps S. E. % s. Ship's head 
(p. s. c.) W. S. W. Bearings from anchorage. Weather clear, but 
grotving cloudy. Moderate Southerly breeze. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fresh breezes from the South. Cloudy, clearing toward end of 
watch. Swung to ebb tide at 8:40. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Hampton Roads, Va., May 20th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Weather clear, with moderate breeze from Southwest. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Weather clear, with light breeze from Southwest. U. S. S. Lebanon 
passed in 7:05. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear to cloudy weather. Light to moderate breezes from South- 
ward and Westward. A lookout was stationed at the masthead to 
report incoming steamers. The following stores were received per 
Norfolk navy yard, tug Alice, and stowed in Ordnance Department: 
115 A. P. shell 5" in main magazine, 50 Shrapnel 5" in forward maga- 
zine. In Navigator's Department: 3 Maximum and minimum ther- 
mometers. In Construction Department: 2 cans cement paint. In 
Steam Engineering Department: 1 barrel Portland cement, drawing 
materials and stationery. 

The following appointments of petty ofncers and ratings to seamen 
and ordinary seamen were made, as per list appended. 

LIST. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., 20th May. 
List of Appointments of Petty Officers to Acting Ratings. 
Charles Frederick Hammond, Chief Master-at-Arms. 
Samuel Foster Owen, Master-at-Arms, Third Class. 
Henry Bourne Joy, Chief Boatswain's Mate. ; 

Divie Bethune Duffleld, Boatswain's Mate, First Class. 
Harry Beals Doane, Boatswain's Mate, First Class. 
John Dolbeer Mershon, Boatsv/ain's Mate, Second Class. 
Frank Clarence Hecker, Boatswain's Mate, Second Class. 
Charles Albert Rathbone, Coxsv.ain. 



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LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Henry Mulford Jevrett, Co:c3v.-ain. 

Richard Graham Kirchner, Coxswain. 

Charles H. Webber, Coxswain. 

Henry Ludlow Russell, Coxswain. 

Richard Thornton Brodhead, Coxswain. 

William Henry H. Hutton, Chief Gunner's Mate. 

Ernest Strong Witbeck, Gunner's Mate, First Class. 

Bryson Dexter Horton, Gunner's Mate, First Class. 

Samuel Smith Harris, Gunner's Mate, Second Class. 

Frederick Charles Ruch, Gunner's Mate, Second Class. 

Jacob Farrand Lewis, Gunner's Mate, Second Class. 

Edwin Denby, Gunner's Mate, Third Class. 

Edwin Huntling Jewett, Gunner's Mate, Third Class. 

John Taylor Nichols, Gunner's Mate, Third Class. 

John Stoughton Newberry, Chief Quartermaster. 

William Buck Stratton, Quartermaster, Third Class. 

William Albert Clark, Quartermaster, First Class. 

Louis Smith, Quartermaster, Second Class. 

David Farwell Godfrey, Painter. 

Theodore Henry Hinchman, Chief Machinist. 

Sylvester Park Atwood, Chief Machinist. 

Charles Brady King, Chief Machinist. 

Henry Clay Penny, Jr., Chief Yeoman. 

Robert Turner Holland, Chief Yeoman. 

Harold Dyar McMillan, Chief Yeoman. 

George Barr Baker, Yeoman, Second Class. 

Joseph Leo Dwyer, Yeoman, Third Class. 

Herbert Thomas Kennard, Plumber and Fitter. 

George Henry Lozon, Water Tender. 

McLanethon Woolsey Campau, Water Tender. 

Mark Miller Sibley, Water Tender. 

Elmer Walter Sutton, Oiler. 

Benjamin Robert Hodges, Oiler. 

Frederick Carl Massnick, Oiler. 

Warren Milton O'Day, Carpenter's Mate, Third Class. 

Ratings to Seamen and Ordinary Seamen. 
112 Maine, George Andrews, Seaman. 
128 Muir, Alexander McGraw, Seaman. 
349 Whitney, John Perkins, Seaman. 
3312 Patterson, George McKenzie, Ordinary Seaman. 
1412 Pickering, Clarence Hadley, Ordinary Seaman. 
4413 Marymont, Louis Arthur, Ordinary Seaman. 
2414 Macleod, Edward Wilcox, Ordinary Seaman. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES. Acting Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 19 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, fine weather, with light airs from the Southwest. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, pleasant weather. Light Southerly breeze. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs to gentle breezes from the 
Southward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH. 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 21st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Calm and clear, with occasional light to gentle breezes. Exchanged 
signals with Fort Monroe at 3:10. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Light airs to breezes from Southwest. Weather clear and warm. 
Barge arrived with coal. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather clear, v,^ith light breeze from the North. Took 150 tons 

coal aboard. Constructor Evans came aboard. (fireman, 

first class) released from confinement. Yacht Magnolia passed and 
anchored at 12:10. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, moderate breeze from S. E. Received on board the following 
quantities of stores from navy yard tug Alice: 

Ordnance Department, 61 rounds 5" common steel shells. 
Steam Engineering Department, one box stationery, 1 barrel fire 
clay. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with light to gentle breezes from North to Southeast. Foggy 
toward end of watch. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Foggy with moderate breezes from the East, increasing toward 
end of watch. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



30 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 22ad, 1S98. 
Corumences and until 4 a. m. 

Foggy; fresh breezes from the E. shifting to N. E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and hazy; light rain with gentle Northeasterly breezes 
shifting to E. Ship swung to flood tide at 7:30. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast and hazy, with light variable Easterly breezes. At 10:20 
called hands up anchor. At 10:40 got under way and stood in to 
anchorage nearer shore, coming to anchor at 11:15 in 12 fathoms, 
starboard anchor, veering to 45 fathoms chain. Bearings from 
anchorage: Old Point Light N. i/4 E.; Buoy on spit N. 14 W.; New- 
port News Light W. % N.; Ship's Head (p. s. c.) S. B. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with light breeze from N. E. Toward end of watch 
misty. H. R. Newcomb (seaman) sent ashore on sick leave; R. R. 
Becker also sent as attendant. U. S. S. Justin in coming to anchor 
lost control and drifted on us. Veered to 60 fathoms chain. Justin 
took on port bov/, cutting lower swinging boom. Came to 45 fathoms 
again. Workmen from dock-yard at work on the ship. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, v/ith fresh breeze from Northward and Eastward. Over- 
hauled main stop valve and circulating pump in Steam Engineering 
Department. 

(■Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with light and gentle breezes, shifting at 11 p. m. from 
Northeast by East to Northeast. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 23rd, 1398. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cool; light Easterly breeze to light airs. Ship swung 
to ebb tide at 12:45. Considerable fog tov/ard end of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 21 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and misty, with light showers. Light airs from N. E. 
and E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILXES, Acting Lieutenant. 

5 a. m. to noon. 

Calm and overcast; misty, with heavy showers. 

(marine) given two days extra duty for defacing side of ship. U. S. S. 
Justin left anchorage at 10:30 with two tugs towing her. Received 
Engineer's stores from Norfolk navy yard. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast. Threatening rain, with light Southerly breeze. Ship 
swung to flood tide between 12 and 12:30. OflBcer sent aboard German 
ship to request them to shift anchorage. At 1 p. m. sent fourth divi- 
sion to quarters. At 1:30 first and second division to quarters for 
revolver drill, and third division for instruction in gunnery, ord- 
nance, etc. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Rainy, with light to stiff breezes from the South. At 4:30 Govern- 
ment tug landed following men: J. E. Hewett (coal passer), J. C. 
Bird (coal passer), E. L. Warner (seaman), J. J. Coffin (seaman), G. 
P. Berry (machinist, first class), G. H. Beamer (seaman); also stores 
for the ship. Private of Marines was placed in confine- 
ment to await investigation. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clearing, with fresh Southerly breezes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 24th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast. Light Southerly breezes. 1:55 slight crack in flange of 
furnace 6, boiler "A," between furnaces 5 and 6. By direction of 
Commanding Officer fires were hauled in boiler "A." Ship swung with 
ebb tide at 1:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clearing, clouding and raining slightly tov>^ard end of watch. Fresh 
breezes from the South. English steamer "Istrar," of Liverpool, 
passed in and anchored at 5:30. Charges withdrawal from guns. 
Swinging with tide at 8:00. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 



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LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm. Light breezes to light aire from S. and W. 
Detailed instructions from Executive Officer for collision alarm. 
Drilled crew as follows: First Division, instructions in use of tour- 
niquet; Second Division, sub-calibre practice; Third Division, revol- 
vers; Fourth Division, cutlasses; Fifth Division, stations; Sixth Divi- 
sion, cleaning. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and Avarm, v.-ith light Easterly breezes. Slack v/ater 12:30. 
Ship swung to ebb tide at 1:00. U. S. S. Onkiua passed in 3:45 and 
exchanged signals. Received ordnance stores from Norfolk navy yard. 

(Signed) T. H. NBV/BBRRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with gentle Southerly breezes. Ship swung to 
flood about 7:30 p. m. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light variable airs. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 25th, 1S9S. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with stiff to gentle Northwest breezes. Ship 
swung to ebb tide at 1:50. Overcast, with light rain at end of watch. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast; light airs from Westward and occasional slight rain at 
beginning of watch. Ship beginning to swing at 8:00 to the flood. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm; light airs from N. N. E. Swung to tide at 8:10. 
Private of Marines brought to mast and copy of specifica- 
tions of offense served on him by Acting Ensign Eaton; notified of 
time of court martial. U. S. S. Niagaha passed in; exchanged num- 
bers; came to anchor at 11:00. S. W. Commander Bicknell, U. S. S. 
Niagara, came on board. Painting starboard side gun deck. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, then cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from East- 
ward. Received from navy yard tug Wahneta the following stores. 
etc.: 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 23 

Construction and Repair Department: 1 white ash, 150; 1% white 
ash, 75; 2 v.'hite ash, 75; 1 juniper, 75; l^i juniper, 100; IVz juniper, 
50; 2 oak, 150; 3 oak, 100; 4 oak, 64; 5 oak, 50; 31/2x4x28 Y. P., 75; 
4x51/4x34 Y. P., 126; 3x4x16, 50; IVo oak knee, 1; 2 oak knee, 2; Y. P. 
deck plugs, 25; anvil bench, oak, 1; wedges, 20 long, Zy^ wide, 3i/^, 20; 

3 boxes; 1 casting for boat. 

Steam Engineering Department: 1 box stores. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy; cooler, with light airs. Crew painting gun and berth 
decks. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to 12 p. m. 

Clear and calm. Commander Bicknell, U. S. S. Xiagaisa left the 
YosEMiTE at 9:15. Tank valve repaired. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH. 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

May 26th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with passing fog during first hour. Light to gentle breezes 
from Northward and Eastward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to S a. m. 

Overcast and cool, with light aii'S to moderate breezes from N. N. E. 
U. S. S. Oneida made her number and passed out at 6:45. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast and cool, with moderate to gentle breezes from N. W. i/^ 
W. to B. by S. Occasional light rain. Ship swinging with the flood 
at 8:30. Steam yacht Nydia entered and anchored on port quarter 
at 9:30. At 10:37 summary court martial convened by order of Com- 
manding Ofiicer to try Private , U. S. M. C. At 12:00 court 

adjourned to wait further action of convening authority. Sub-calibre 
practice for First and Third Divisions at quarters. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with gentle breeze from N. by E. Commander Bicknell, 
U. S. S. Niagara, left ship at 1:30. Division drills, 1:30. Fourth Divi- 
sion painting gun deck. Swung to ebb tide 1:15. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 



24 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with heavy showers. Moderate breeze from N. E. 
Received on board, Paymaster's Department, 1 box cap ribbons. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to 12 p. m. 

Overcast and drizzling rain; light to fresh N. E. breezes. Ship 
swung to flood at 8:30. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP. Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

May 27th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast; raining slightly in early part of watch; stiff to moderate 
Northeasterly breezes. Swung to ebb tide at 3:30 a. m. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy; gentle to moderate breezes, shifting from 
Northward and Eastward to Northward and Westward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with stiff breeze from North Northwest. At 8:40 navy 
yard tug Wahneta ti'ansferred C. Wagner to Naval Hospital at Nor- 
folk. U. S. S.Niagara weighed anchor and got under way at 10:10. 

(private U. S. M. C), (private U. S. M. C), 

(private U. S. M. C), were all three given two weeks extra 



duty, by order of Commanding Officer, for striking another person in 
the service, intoxication and intoxication respectively. Drills: First 
Division, bayonet exercise; Second Division, sub-calibre and great 
guns; Third Division, revolvers; Fourth Division, sub-calibre; Fifth 
Division, stations; Seventh Division, great guns. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
12 m. to 4 p. m. 

Partially overcast, clearing somewhat towards end of watch, with 
light Northwesterly breezes. At 2:20 U. S. torpedo boat McKee 
sighted coming out of Norfolk, made her number and passed out to 
sea. At 2:30 U. S. S. Dixie sighted coming around Newport News 
Point; exchanged numbers. At 3:15 U. S. navy yard tug Wahneta 
delivered a quantity of stores. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breeze from the N. W. U. S. S. 
Dixie came to anchor at 4:45. The Commanding Officer made an offl- 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. ~-J 

cial visit to U. S. S. Dixie at 5:15. U. S. S.Justin passed out 4:30. 
Tug Wahneta brought from U. S. S. Dixie 1 swinging lower boom, 3 
hand leads, 1 block, 60 gratings. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from S. W. 

(messman), (messman), (messman), 

(messman), (messman), kept on their feet on forecastle 

until midnight, by order of Commanding Officer. Ship swung to flood 
tide at 11:15. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 28th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cool, with occasional slight rain at beginning of 
watch, with light Southwesterly breezes; clearing slightly and breeze 
freshening towards end of watch. Ship swung to ebb tide about 3:30. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant; moderate to gentle breezes from S. W. Leaky 
tube reported as repaired and steam on in boiler "A." U. S. S. Dixie 
made time signal at 7:00. Two deck chests received from U. S. S. 
Dixie. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with light Southwesterly breezes dying to a calm. 
Crew exercised at fire quarters. Exercised First and Second Divisions 
at sub-calibre practice. Aired bedding. Commander Davis, U. S. S. 
DixiK, called on the Commanding Officer. U. S. S. Alliance passed in, 
en route to Norfolk. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partially cloudy, with wind raising to a moderate breeze from 
East by North. Navy yard tug delivered a quantity of stores at 1:00. 
Fourth Division exercised at sub-calibre practice. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with fresh to gentle Easterly breeze. Ship 
swung with the ebb at 6:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light Southeasterly breezes. (messman), 

(messman), (messman), (messman), 



26 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

(messman), kept on their feet on the starboard side of 



the forecastle until midnight by order of the Commanding Officer. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 29th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear; light breezes from Eastward. Heat lightning very vivid to 
Southward. Light on Thimble Shoal out from 2:07 to 2:24. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Light Southeasterly airs. Ship swinging with the ebb about 5:30. 
(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm. Light airs from S. W. Quarters at 10:00 and 
inspection by Commanding Officer. U. S. S. Rfngstok passed in at 
11:00. Boiler "C" (port) emptied for repairs. Permission was given 
to turn the engine over. At 10:00 made signals, sick 13, absent none. 
At 12 made signals, coal consumed in 24 hours 8.7 tons, on hand 
1,195.2 tons. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm. Gentle breezes from Northward and Eastward. 
Ensign Eustis reported return from leave. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and cooler; fresh to light Northeasterly breezes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and warm, with light airs from S. E. John Burns, Mate, was 
given his commission as Ensign, to date from May 28, 1898. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., May 30th. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Generally clear, with light variable breezes. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with heavy rain squall from West at 5:00. Swung to ebb 
tide at 6:10. U. S. S. Auarf.nda passed in at 7:00. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 27 

8 a. m. to 12 a. m. 

Partly cloudy; bright and warm. Light airs from Northwestward. 
First, Second, Third and Fourth Divisions given sub-calibre practice 
after quarters. At 10:30 U. S. S. Dixie got under way, steamed up 
river for a short distance and then turned and passed out to sea. 

By order of the Commanding Officer, (yeoman, second 

class) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 
insubordination and violation of Article 236, U. S. Navy Regulations. 
By order of Commanding Officer, Private , U. S. M. C, con- 
fined in brig pending sentence of court martial, was made prisoner-at- 

large during period of Yeoman confinement. Ship swinging 

v/ith the ebb about 12:00 o'clock. Boiler "C" reported as examined, 
cleaned out, recalked and filled with fresh water. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, clouding toward end of watch. Light to moder- 
ate breezes from S. E. Coal on hand 1,185 tons, 20 lbs.; consumed in 
24 hours 10 tons, 160 lbs. U. S. S. AR:>rERTA made her number at 3:40 
arriving from Norfolk. Weighed anchor at 3:50 and stood out, fol- 
lowed by U. S. S. AuMERiA. Stores received from U. S. S. tug Fowler: 
Ordnance: 10 lashings for 5" guns. Equipment stores as per invoice: 

1 adze, 1 bench axe, 2 tap borers, 3 pairs calipers, 2 braces, 1 slick 
chisel, 4 counter sinks, 2 pipe cutters, 1 glazier's diamond, 1 set of 
dies, 3 pairs of dividers, 1 gauge, 1 machinist's hammer, 1 pallette 
knife, 3 putty knives, 2 corking mallets, 2 mallets, 24 pencils (ship's 
carpenters), 4 nail punches, 4 carp rules, 1 bench saw, 1 hack saw, 3 
hand saws (26 in.), 7 hand saws (24 in.), 1 panel saw, 1 rip saw, 4 
clamp screws, 2 screw drivers, 2 jack screws, 2 spoke shaves, 1 square, 

2 try squares, 1 hand vice, 1 iron vice, 3 allegator wrenches, 1 stilson 
8 lbs. granulated cork, 2 planes, 1 set wood corking irons. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with moderate to gentle Southeasterly breezes. 
Standing out to sea in charge of Navigator and clearing foul anchor. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with rain squalls from N. W. Shifting to South and East. 
Standing out to sea. Cleared foul anchor at 6:00; took departure 6:30 
Whistling Buoy on port beam. Patent log 8. knots. Shaped course 
S. S. E. % E. Engineer reported boiler "C" in use at 7:40. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with light S. E. winds. Ship on course S. S. E. % E. 
At 8 Cape Henry Light bore N. W., P. L. 22. At 8:46 Akmekia 
dropped behind; slowed to 10 knots. At 10:00 changed course to S. 



28 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

by E. p. c. At. 11:12 changed course to S. V2 E. p. c. P. L. 53.1 knots. 
At 12 Chief Engineer reported av. steam for watch 130 lbs., av. vacuum 
25 lbs., total revolutions 10.290, coal consumed 6 tons, 300 lbs. Occa- 
sional showers at beginning of watch, clearing towards end. Sound- 
ings by Thompson's machine: 9:00, 9 fathoms; 10:00, 10 fathoms; 
11:00, 14 fathoms; 12:00, 13 fathoms. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Key West, May 31st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, clearing towards end of watch. Light breezes from S. E. 
U. S. S. Ait-MERiA in sight. At 3:00 changed course to S. W. Vs W. 
Pat. Sdg. 93.7 18 fms. Engine room report, steam pressure 130, 
vacuum 24, total rev. 2,585, coal consumed 4.75 tons. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with moderate to stiff breezes from Northward and East- 
ward. Took departure at 7:35, heading W. S. W. (p. s. c). Diamond 
Shoal Light Ship abeam 2.7 miles distant. At 7:37 changed course to 
S. by W. Vs W. (p. s. c), and at 7:41 to S. S. W. Vs W. Changed course 
at 8:00 to S. W. P. L. 145.7 knots. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with fresh breezes from North. Course S. W. (p. s. c). 
P. L. 145.7 knots. Commanding Officer ordered speed increased one 
knot. Inspection of bags. Signalled latitude and longitude to Armeiua 
at noon. Sun obscured, no observation. Changed course to S. W. 
by V/. 14 W. (p. s. c). P. L. 192.5 knots. Depth by Thompson's 
machine, 45 S. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Slightly cloudy; warm; moderate Northeasterly breezes. Ship on 
course S. W. by W. Vi W. Speed approx. 12 knots. At 2:15 by 
direction of Commanding Officer speed reduced one knot per hour. 
At 4:00 AiiMERTA being close aboard, increased speed to 12 knots by 
direction of Commanding Officer. Soundings by Thompson's machine 
as follows: 1.00, 30 fms.; 2:00, 23 fms.; 3:00, 21 fms.; 4:00, 21 fms. 
At the 1:00 sounding P. L. fouled with sounding machine and had 
to be taken in. At the 2:00 and 3:00 soundings log was taken in ten 
minutes to avoid further fouling. Average steam pressure, 138 lbs.; 
average vacuum, 25 lbs.; coal consumed, 4.8 tons. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 



I.OG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 29 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and warm; moderately northeasterly breezes. Ship on course 
S. W. by W. 1/4 W. At 4:00 speed increased to 12 knots by direction 
of Commanding Officer. Soundings: 4:00, 21 fms.; 5:00, 20 fms.; 6:00, 
20 fms. P. L. 4:00, 231.3; 5:00, 241.4; 6:00, 52.4. Fales and Steel, 
quartermaster's port watch. Clark and Stratton, starboard watch. 
Coal consumed, 4 tons, 1,760 lbs. Total revolutions 12,126, vacuum 25", 
pressure 140 lbs., revolutions per minute 56. Guns loaded; bags up. 

(Signed) P. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
6 p. m. to S p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Gentle and moderate N. and E. breezes. By 
direction of Commanding Officer slowed down one knot at 7:45. At 
8:00 course S. W. by W. % W. (p. s. c). P. L. 74.8. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear; fresh Easterly breezes. Course S. W. by W. V2 W. At 9:00 
changed course to S. W. (p. s. c). Depth, 10 fms. Ahead full speed, 
11 knots at 9:10. Shifted course to Westward 1 point to pass schooner; 
on course at 9:50. Depth, 10 fms.; 15 fms. at 12 M., 19 fms. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, making passage for Key West, June 1st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, clearing towards end of watch. Fresh Easterly breezes. 
Ship on course S. W. (p. s. c). Speed approx. 11 knots at beginning 
of watch. At 1:10 the U. S. S. Aumkria having fallen behind consid- 
erably, speed was ordered reduced Vz knot. At 2:40, the Armkiua still 
falling behind, the Commanding Officer directed a further reduction of 
^2 knot per hour. Soundings: 2:00, 23 fms.; 4:00, 22 fms. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with moderate breeze from N. E. Ship on course 
S. W. until 4:29; changed to S. W. V2 S. by direction of Commanding 
Officer. P. L. 57.2. Soundings: 5:00, 63 fms.; 6:00, 69 fms.; 7:00, 
70 fms.; 8:00, 70 fms. At 7:00, Akmeki a being abeam, speed increased 
one knot. Engine room report: pressure 139, vac. 23, total revs. 11,503, 
coal consumed 5.5. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting En>isn. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with moderate breeze from N. N. E. Exercised at 
collision drill and stations for abandoning ship. By order of Com- 
manding Officer, (O. S.) was given two hours extra duty 



30 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

on gun deck, under charge of corporal of guard during each of his 

watches for three days, for disobeying orders of a sentry; and 

(0. S.) one week extra duty for smoking on aft gun deck. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. ni. 

Clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. Course S. W. % S. p. s. c. 
Depth, 64.8 fms. Crew scrubbing hammocks. 1:40 slowed one knot. 
Depth, 248 fms. At 2 p. m. changed course to S. % W. p. s. c. P. L. 
57.4. Depth 258 fms. Depth at 4:00, 258 fms. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course S. 
% W. Speed approx. 10 knots until 4:58, when Aioiekia being on 
port quarter, speed was ordered increased to 11 knots by Commanding 
Officer. Soundings: 4:00, 25 fms.; 6:00, 65 fms. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 
C p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, v.'ith Easterly breezes. Ship on course S. % w. 
p. s. c. Speed 11 knots. Soundings: 6 p. m., 65 fms. Engine room 
report: rev., 11,879; pres., 140; vac, 25; coal consumed, 4.7. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from Southward and 
Eastward. At 9:10 changed course by direction of Commanding OJR- 
cer to South by East. P. L. 26.6. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, making passage to Key West, June 2nd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with 'fresh S. E. breezes. Course S. by E. p. c. No 
bottom at 100 fms. at 2:00 and 4:00. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy; warm and pleasant, with light Southeasterly breezes. 
Ship on course S. by E. p. c. Speed approx. 11.0 knots. At 5:00 
changed course by order of Commanding Officer to S. by W. % W. 
At 6:00 swung ship to take azimuth from S. E. to S. W. At 8:00 
changed course to South p. c. by order of Commanding Officer. Sound- 
ings: 6:00, no bottom at 115 fms.; 8:00. no bottom at 85 fms. Av. 
steam pressure, 136 lbs. Average vacuum, 25 lbs. Total revs., 12,962. 
Coal consumed, 5.5 tons. 

(Signed) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 31 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with light Southerly breeze. Course changed to 
S, at 8:00 a. m. Speed 11 knots till 12, when reduced to 10 by order 
of Commanding Officer, and at 12:30 reduced to 9 knots by direction 
of Commanding Officer. P. L.: 8:00, 37.7; 9:00, 50.0; 10:00, 60.0; 11:00, 
73.3; 12:00, 84.0. Soundings: 10:00, 59+; 12:00, 36.00. Flood cocks 
tested and in working order. General quarters at 9:26. Surgeon's 
Department reported in 2 minutes; Paymaster's Department, 3 min- 
utes 30 seconds; First Division, 8 minutes; Second Division, 4 minutes 
30 seconds; Third Division, 6 minutes; Fourth Division, 4 minutes; 
Fifth Division, 5 minutes, 30 seconds; Sixth Division, 4 minutes, 30 
seconds; Seventh Division, 8 minutes. Engine room report: steam 130, 
vacuum 24.5, revs. 13,377, coal consumed 6.3. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breeze from S. E. At 3:00 
changed course to S. % E. and increased speed one knot. At 3:07 
Armeria signalled her noon position: Lat 28° 27', Long. 80=" 01'. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and cool; moderate Easterly breezes. Ship on course S. % 
E. p. c, and increased speed one knot. 4 p .m. depth 20 fms.; 5:00, 
22 fms.; 6:00, 29 fms. Crew washing hammocks. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy; warm and pleasant, with light S. E. breezes. Ship 
on course S. % E. p. c. Florida coast in sight on starboard beam at 
beginning of watch. At 7:00 Jupiter Inlet Lt. sighted on starboard 
bow, bearing S. W. by S. % W. mag. P. L. 56.9. At 7:30 slowed V2 knot 
per hour. At 8:00 Jupiter Inlet Lt. bore S. W. % S. mag. P. L. 65.2. 
Soundings: 7:00, 35 fms.; 8:00, 65 fms. Av. st. pres. 1421/^ lbs., av. 
vac. 25 lbs., total revs. 12,616, coal consumed 5 5-7. Changes in rating 
of enlisted men ordered as per list: 
Name. 

Smith, Louis, 

Steele, John, 

Ammerman, John C, 

Tilton, McLane, 

Brush, Herbert, 

Rorison, R. B., 

Chandler, G. M., 

Creen, James E., 

Hodson, Henry, 

Pell, James B., 

Paine, Ralph F., 

Simons, James F., 



Fr 


Dm 


To 


Q. M 


2nd. 


Sea. 


0. S. 




Q. M. 2nd Class 


Lds. 
Lds. 




O.S. 
0. S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 


Lds. 




O.S. 



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LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



Name 
Stecker, Wm. A 
Fairbanks, Chas 
Green, A. H., 
Foster, John, 
Schubte, K. M., 
Rj^an, W. H., 
Stee, A. L., 
Jackson, G. H., 
Luke, G. C, 
Peters, James, 
Rating to date from 
McDonnel, R. G., 
(Signed) 



From. To. 

Lds. 0. S. 

. W., S. C. 4th, S. C. 1st. 

Lds. Ch. Mach. 

Fireman 1st. Mach. 1st. 

Fireman 1st. Mach. 2nd. 

Fireman 2nd. Fireman 1st. 

Fireman 2nd. Fireman 1st. 

Coal Passer. Fireman 2nd. 

Coal Passer. Fireman 2nd. 

Coal Passer. Fireman 2nd. 
May 8th, 1898: 

, Shipright, Chief Carp. Mate. 
GYRUS E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 



8 p. m. to 12 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, clouding slightly towards end of watch. Ship 
on course S. % E. till 10:20, when changed to S. Va E. P. L. 88.9. 
At 9:13 Jupiter Inlet Lt. on starboard beam 10 miles dist. At 10:15 
increased speed % knot by order of Commanding Officer. Engine 
room report: Steam 140, vac. 25.5, revs. 13,520, coal consumed 5 5-7 
tons. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Key West, June 3rd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from Southward and 
Eastward. At 4 a. m., by direction of Commanding Officer, changed 
course to S. S. W. Pat. log 49.8. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm; slight breeze from Southward and Eastward. In 
coui-se S. S. W. p. c. Changed course at 5:51 to S. Vz W. P. L. 69.6; 
again at 6:07 S. i^ B. P. L. 71.6; at 7:07 changed to S. by W. Vs W. 
P. L. 81.7; at 7:45 S. % W.; at 7:50 sighted war vessel 5 miles off 
starboard quarter, 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Ship on course S. % W. Gentle and 
moderate S. E. breezes. Strange war vessel on port quarter appeared 
in chase. At 8:26 a, m., having signalled convoy to make her way 
to Key West, went to quarters and changed course so as to meet 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 33 

Stranger, who proved to be the U. S. S. Marietta. After exchanging 
signals with Marietta, ship was put about and headed on her former 
general course. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm; light Easterly airs. Ship on course S. W. % W. 
At 1:40 changed to S. W. % W. P. L. 54.2. At 2:55 changed to W. 
S. W. 14 W. P. L. 7.04. At 3:27 Sombrero Lt. abeam. At 3:50 
changed to W. S. W. P. L. 81.9. Engine room report: Steam, 150 
lbs.; vac, 22; inspection, 81.5; rev., 15,950; coal, 9 3-7. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light airs to light breezes from E. N. E. 
At 4:20 p. m. sighted American Shoal Lt. bearing W. V2 S. At 5:00 
changed course to W. S. W. 14 W. P. L. 94.8. At 5:23 changed 
course to W. by S. P. L. 98.3. At 5:46 changed course to W. 1/2 S. 
At 6:00 P. L. 06.0. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Easterly breezes; on course W. by S., 
Commanding Officer in charge; anchored off Sand Key in 18 fms. 
water, veering to 60 fms. chain. Bearings from anchorage: Sand 
Key Lt, W.; Key West Lt, N. by E.; Ship's head p. c, N. W. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight 

Clear, warm and pleasant with light Easterly breeze and smooth 
sea. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Key West, Fla., June 4th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from E. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with moderate Easterly breezes. Got under way 
6:00. At 7:00 saluted flag of Commodore Watson on U. S. S. Mont- 
gomery bound in for Key West Anchored at 7:41 in 6% fms. of 
water, veering to 25 fms. chain. Bearings from anchorage: Key 
West Light N. N. E. i/4 E., Martelle Tower E. N. E. % N. p. c, 



34 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

Raleigh Rock Buoy S. E. % E. p. c. At 8:00 a. m. saluted flag of 
Commodore Remey on U. S. S.Lancaster. Draft: forward, 68 ft., 6 
in.; aft, 19'. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partially overcast, with gentle to moderate northeasterly breezes 
and showers towards close of watch. The Commanding Officer made 
an official call on Commodores Watson and Remey. U. S. S. Mont- 
gomery passed out at 11:45. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partially cloudy, warm and pleasant, with moderate to fresh 
breezes from the E. U. S. S. Newport and convoy passed in to anchor- 
age. Ship swung with flood tide about 3:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light breezes from the East. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partly cloudy; cool, with fresh Easterly breezes. Mail steamer 
passed in at 10:10. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Key West, Fla., June 5th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breeze. Ship swinging with 
the ebb about 2:15. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Easterly breezes. U. S. S. Blakk 
passed in to anchorage near Indiana, 7:00. U. S. S. Nashville passed 
in and anchored at 7:00. Made colors with Flagship and corrected 
time. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign, 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with light to moderate Easterly breezes. Com- 
manding Officer inspected crew and ship at quarters. Held general 
muster. Read articles of war, and proceedings of summary court 
martial approved by Commander W. H. Emory in case of Private 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 35 

, U. S. M. C, for refusing to obey the lawful orders of his 

superiors. In accordance with the sentence of the court, Private 

was sentenced to solitary confinement on bread and 

water for twenty (20) days, to receive full rations every fifth day. 
Sentence put into execution. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Northerly airs. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Acting Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Northeasterly airs. Sub- 
calibre practice for guns 1 and 3. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with stiff breezes from Northward and East- 
ward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Acting Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSBMITE, 
Key West, Fla., June 6th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and cool, with light Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Warm and clear, with light breezes from the East. Made signals: 
Sick 11, absent none, at 10:10. Captain Taylor came on board at 
10:00. Acting Ensign F. Gaylord visited Lanca'^tek in obedience to 
signals. Began coaling from schooner Nantasket. Acting Assistant 
Surgeon G. M. Coates reported on board for pa-sage to U. S. S. New 
Orleans, Santiago, Signalled coal consumed 10 tons, on hand 980 tons. 
U. S. S. Mayflower passed in at 12.00. F. W. F. Wieber, Surgeon U. S. N., 
J. J. Snyder, U. S. N. Assistant Surgeon, board of medical survey, reported 
on board. 

(Signed) P. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light airs from Northward. Alan P. Gil- 



36 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

mour (Sea.), Louis D. Wight (Sea.), James Welch (Private Marine 
Corps), were transferred to Key West Naval Hospital in accordance 
with recommendation of medical survey. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Southeasterly winds. Coaling ship. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, clouding slightly towards end of watch. Moderate breeze 
from E. Coaling ship. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Key West, Fla., June 7th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with moderate breeze from E. Coaling ship. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. U. S. S. Pompey passed in 
at 6:00 with pennant and ensign half-masted. Coaling ship. Charley 
Toe came aboard for wash-man. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. At 9:30 
a. m., having finished coaling and having received permission from 
flagship to proceed in obedience to orders, got under way, and stood 
cut to sea. At 10:12, entrance buoy to harbor being on starboard 
beam, made course S. W. by W. % W. p. c. P. L. 15 knots. At 
11:00 a. m. by order of Commanding Officer changed course to S. S. 
W. Vi W. p. c. Coal received on board from schooner Nantasket, 229 
tons. (Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Acting Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with moderate breeze from N. E. Ship on course 
S. S. W. 1/4 W. Morro Castle sighted 3:00. Land sighted on port 
bow 2:25. At 3:43 Morro Castle 8 miles distant, course was changed 
to a Northwesterly direction, Commanding Officer at the conn. P. L. 
86.8. Blockading Squadron sighted 2:45. Hoisted jib at 1:45. Hauled 
down 2:55. Engine room report: Steam pressure 150, vacuum 20i^, 
injection 82, coal consumed 11 tons, revolutions 12,770. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Acting Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 37 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with stiff breeze from E. N. E. Commanding 
Officer called officially on Commanding Officer U. S. S. Amphitrite. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate Northeasterly breeze. Laying 
to ten miles off Morro Lt. and line of bearings S. by E. i/^ E. mag. 
Fires high banked. Ship showing no lights whatever. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Lying to 
off Havana Harbor on blockade duty. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Making passage to Santiago, June 8th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Bright moonlight early part of watch. Later became overcast and 
cloudy. Lying to from five to ten miles from Havana, steering 
various courses. 3:30 a. m. spoke U. S. S-Panthek; sent boat aboard 

her for orders. By order of Commanding Officer, Acting Ensign 

— - — — was suspended from duty for neglect of duty. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIB, Acting Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant weather, with stiff breeze from E. Proceeded 
Eastward in obedience to orders, with U. S. S. Panther as convoy. 
Passed 3 U. S. men of war during watch. At 7:23 West hump of 
Matanzas Mountain bore S. by E. p. c. Ship's head E. % N. P. L. 
27.5. At 8:00 P. L. 35.5. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm; on course E. Vi N., convoying U. S. S. Panther. 

Changed course to E. V2 S. at 11:00. P. L. 73.3. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Southeasterly airs. On 
course E. % S. p. c. At 1:28 in obedience to signal from Senior 
Officer changed course to E. S. E. V2 B., porting helm slightly occa- 
sionally to keep distance from Convoy. At 2:56 Boca De Sagua Lt. 
abeam S. by W. % W. mag. Slight rain squalls towards end of 
watch. Passed New York "Sun" steamer about 1:50. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



38 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and warm; slightly overcast and cloudy, with light winds 
from S. to S. E. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Acting Ensign. 

y p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with heavy squalls of rain and wind. Changed course 
at 8:00 to E. S. E. % E. P. L. 93.6. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with heavy rain squalls, v/ith fresh breezes to moderate 
gales from Southward. On course E. S. E. Changed at 11:07 with 
Paredon Grande Cay abeam. P. L. 32+. Course S. E. by E. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Making passage to Santiago, June 9th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with occasional rain squalls. Ship on course S. E. by E. 
At 3:25 a. m. changed course to S. E. by E. % E. P. L. 88.7. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with heavy rain squalls. Fresh breezes to strong gales 
from S. E.. Course S. E. by E. % E. Varied % pt. either way tem- 
porarily to keep distance from convoy. Av. course steered S. E. by E. 
1/^ E. Took bow bearing, Herradwa Westernmost Hill 7:55 a. m. S. 
by E. 1/2 E. P. L. 39.3. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with stiff breezes from E. At 11:15 a. m. Pt. Lucrina Lt. 
bore abeam distant 4.7. Ship's head S. E. by E. %. Exercised divi- 
sions at drill. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with light rains, with moderate breeze from Eastward. 
Ship on course at 3:20 on signal from Panther, course made S. E. by 
E. P. L. 20.9. Signal received from Panther at 1:30, "To-night main- 
tain position abeam unless it becomes thick and you deem it advis- 
able to drop on quarter, when I will show a red light astern. If a 
strange vessel is sighted I will flash a white light if on starboard 
bow and a red light if on port bow. Answer by similar, and proceed 
to investigate and report. If an enemy engage at discretion. If the 



LOG OP' THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 39 

fleet is sighted make number of Pa>ther and answer with Ardois. 
How much faster can you go? The distinguishing letter for to-night 
is 'C; last night it was 'E.' " 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

On course S. E. % E. p. c. Overcast, with light Easterly breezes. 
At 4:20 changed course to starboard by order of Senior Officer to in- 
vestigate strange sail boat in Port Baracoa Bay; overhauled boat, 
which contained 5 men, claiming to be insurgents, and asking for 
food. Permitted boat to go ahead and got under way at 4:44. 
P. L. 30.7. Steering S. B. by E. p. c. to join convoy. Came within 
hail of convoy and received verbal sailing directions from Senior 
Officer and proceeded. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

(i p. m. to S p. m. 

Weather overcast, with gentle S. E, breezes. Ship on course, after 
joining Panther, until about 7 p. m., then with Captain at Con 
rounding Cape Maysi. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, then clear and warm, with gentle breezes from North- 
ward and Westward. Sent boarding officer on board Norwegian 
steamship Franklin, of Bergen, Norway, Master D. Rasmessen, bound 
from Vera Cruz to Nuevitas, with Mexican produce. Went to general 
quarters at 9:50 and exchanged signals with U. S. war vessels. P. L. 
12:00, 90.8. (Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 
Making passage for Santiago, June 10th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Easterly airs. At 2:30 changed course 
to W. % S. P. L. 22.9. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly airs, moderate ground 
swell. On course W. % S. At 4:20 changed course in obedience to 
Senior Officer to W. N. W., and then steered various courses to des- 
tination off Santiago de Cuba, where joined fleet. Assistant Surgeon 
Choates, U. S. N., left in cutter of U. S. S. New Ouleans in obedience 
to orders from flagship, his orders being sent aboard flagship for 
endorsement. (Signed) C. E. LOTHROP Lieutenant. 



40 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather overcast and cloudy, later clearing up and hot Southeast 
wind, increasing from light airs to stiff breezes. Morro Castle bear- 
ing N. N. W. 5^ W. 5 miles distant. At 9:45 ordered within hail 
of flagship. At 9:55 ordered to convoy U. S. S. Panther to Guan- 
tanamo. Got under way 10:02. P. L. 69.2. Course E. by S. Ran 
Easterly on various courses, following trend of shore. 10:30 shelled 
blockhouse and 3-gun battery near Altares; no reply. Off Guan- 
tanamo at meridian. Ensign , U. S. N., released from sus- 
pension and ordered to duty, by order of Commanding Officer. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Easterly breezes. Sent all boats to 
U. S. S. Pantiieh to assist in landing marines. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from S. E. Engaged in 
landing marine batallion from U. S. S. Panther. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Boats returned to ship, after assisting in disembarking troops and 
stores from U. S. S. Panther. Clear and pleasant; light N. E. breeze. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Warm and clear, clouding slightly toward end of watch. Light 
Northerly breeze. Lieutenant Neuman and Ensign Eustis, with ten 
marines, left in steamer at 9:45. Swung to tide. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Guantanamo, Cuba, June 11th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with light airs from N. E. U. S. S. Marblehead left the har- 
bor at 3:55. (Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with light S. E. airs. U. S. S. Marblehead re- 
turned to harbor at 7:20. Whaleboat, 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th cutter and 
steamer assisting in disembarkation of marines from U. S. S.Panther. 
Steamer with Lieutenant Neumann and Ensign Eustis returned at 
7:25. British steamer Newfoundland, Halifax to Jamaica, passed in 
at 7:40. (Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



i 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 41 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, withi light S. B. breezes towards noon. U. S. S. 
Texas and U. S. S. Porter passed in and anchored. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light breeze from S. E. Got up anchor at 
2:00, and stood out the harbor, Point de Sotovento on starboard beam 
at 2:25. At 2:55 changed course to W. by S. At 3:23 Hatibonica 
Point abeam. P. L. 7.9. Changed course to W. At 3:43 changed to 
W. % N. P. L. 12.3. Engine room report: steam 146, vacuum 21.5, 
revolutions 6,864, temperature 83° F., coal consumed 7 tons. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from E. P. L. at 5:15 33.5; taken in. Com- 
manding Ofllcer visited flagship Nev,- York in obedience to signal. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from Eastward. On blockading station off 
Santiago de Cuba. Flagship bearing S. S. W. New Orleans N. N. W. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with light Northeasterly airs; slight sprinkle of rain. 
On blockade duty off Santiago de Cuba. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off Santiago de Cuba, June 12th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy and warm, with light breezes from N. E. On blockade off 
Santiago; Morro Castle N. W. Vz N. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breeze from N. E. Lying to in 
blockading squadron off Santiago. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with light Southeasterly airs. Commander Bronson came 
aboard. At 10:10 signalled Rear-Admiral for permission to proceed 
on duty assigned. Ans. Yes. At 10:24 on course W. by S. U. S. S. 
Yankee spoke us at 11:15 to deliver orders at 11:24. Proceeded on 
course W. % S. Quarters at 10:45. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



43 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast and warm, witli light Southwesterly breeze. Moderate 
ground swell. Ship on course W. % S. p. c. At 12:47 changed course 
by permission of Senior Officer to S. W, by W. 1/2 W. p. c. P. L. 66.8. 
At 12:50 changed course to S. W. by W. p. c. At 12:55 changed 
course to :W. S. W. 1/2 W. p. c. P. L. 68.8. All changes made by 
direction of Commanding Officer. At 1:06 changed course to W. S. 
W. p. c. P. L. 71.2. 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with moderate Southerly breeze. Ship on course W. S. 
W. At 4:40 changed course to S. W. % S. P. L. 10:7. At 6:00 
changed course by direction of Commanding Officer to S. W. V2 W. 
P. L. 25.9. 

(Signed) P. L. EATON, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with stiff breeze from S. by W. At 7:00 hoisted jib. P. L. 
reading at 8:00, 49.0. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with fresh S. E. breezes. On course S. W. V2 W. Low- 
ered jib at 8:55. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator, 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, West Indies, June 13th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with light Southeasterly breeze, freshening towards end 
of watch. Ship on course Southwest 1/2 W. p. c. At 1:35 changed 
course to S. S. E. p. c. on sighting Cape Negril Lt. P. L. 8.6. At 1:54 
changed course to S. by W. p. c. P. L. 12.5. At 2:54 changed course 
to N. % W. p. c. P. L. 24.7. At 3:18 stopped; hove to and took 
in P. L., reading 34.0. Lt. bearing S. E. 1/2 S. distant about 15 miles. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with moderate breeze from N. E. Hove to 15 
miles E. of Negril Lt. 

(Signed) P. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with fresh breezes to moderate gale from E. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 43 

N. E. Exercised divisions at divisional drill. Swung ship for devia- 
tion of compass. Exercised First and Third Divisions of watch at 
sub-calibre practice. (Lds.) confined by order of Com- 
manding Officer for five days, solitai'y confinement, on bread and 
water; offense, disobedience of orders. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partially cloudy; cool, with fresh Easterly breeze. Made course at 
12:30 E. S. E. p. c. Engines turning at rate of 40 revolutions. At 
1:30 put out target, and each man of First, Second, Third and Fourth 
Divisions fired five shots; helm hard-a-port. At 3:30 headed for 
nearest land on course S. E. by S. at half speed by order of Com- 
manding Officer, all line officers at bayonet drill on forecastle, by 
order of Executive Officer. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partially cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course N. E. 
at 4:30. At 5:00 put over patent log, reading 45.6. At 6:00 slowed 
and took in P. L., reading 50.3. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant, 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with fresh Northeasterly breezes. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with moderate breezes from E. N. E. At 9:00 took in jib, 
and went ahead half speed E. N. E. p. c. P. L. 50.5. At 10:30 lay to; 
P. L. 60.5. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, West Indies, June 14th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and cool; moderate Northeasterly breezes. Hove to 10 miles 
North of Negril Head, under jib. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Slightly hazy; cool and pleasant; light Northeasterly breezes, 
freshening toward end of watch. Hove to off N. W. coast of Jamaica. 
At 6:10 got under way half speed, steering N. N. E. 1/2 E. p. c. and put 
over P. L., reading 59.8. At 7:53 took in P. L., reading 70.00, and 
began swinging ship under direction of Navigator. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



44 l,OG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Warm and clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. Finished 
swinging ship and got under way 8:42, course N. N. E. i^ E. P. L. 
70.2. At 8:50 changed to N. E. i/^ N. P. L. 71. At 11:00 land out 
of sight P. L. 84.5. Last bearing Round Hill Bluff S. by E. At 12:00 
stopped and lay to S. by E. P. L. taken in reading 90.2. Lat. 18° 
38' 0" N. Exercised crew at divisional drills as follows: First Divi- 
sion, artillery; Second Division, great guns; Third Division, small 
arms; Fourth Division, first aid to the injured; Fifth Division, small 
arms; Sixth Division, stations; Seventh Division, first aid to the 
injured. The following punishments were authorized by the Com- 
manding Officer: (Lds.), hammock in lucky bag, 1 week 

extra duty; (ship's cook), not cooking supplies in ample 

time for ship's company, 1 week extra duty; (Sea.), not 

obeying orders of sentry, 1 week in charge of sentry; 

(private U. S. M. C), having rusty rifle, 1 week extra duty; 

(bugler U. S. M. C), dirty accoutrements at quarters and neg- 
lecting to obey orders, two weeks' extra duty. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from East by North. 
Lying to. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partially cloudy and cool, with gentle breezes from E. by N. Hove 
to. At 5:28 w^ent ahead half speed on course W. to run 15 miles. 
P. L. 90.5. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partially cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course W. 
p. c. at half speed. At 6:57 stopped and headed due S. P. L. 1.1. 
Ship hove to during remainder of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, clouding slightly towards end of watch, with moderate 
breezes from E. N. E. Lying to, heading from S. by E. to S. by W. 
At 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 went ahead slow for 5 minutes, 
heading South. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 45 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, West Indies, June 15tli, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with, moderate breezes from E. S. E. Lying to, 
moving engines 5 minutes in each hour, heading South. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with, moderate Easterly breezes. Lying to, 
moving engines slow for 5 minutes in each hour. Course S. At 5:30 
went ahead half speed, course S. P. L. 1.1. At 5:40 changed course 
to S. S. W. P. L. 27. by order of Commanding Officer. At 5:55 
sighted high land bearing S. S. E. At 8 changed course to S. P. L. 
19.3 by order of Navigator. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. On course due 
S. p. c. half speed. At 10:00 changed course to S. S. W. p. c. P. L. 
35.3. At 10:30 changed course to S. W. by S. P. L. 49.3. Exer- 
cised divisions as follows: First Division, single stick; Second Divi- 
sion, revolvers and bayonets; Third Division, 22 cal. target practice; 
Fourth Division, signalling; Fifth Division, stations for cleaning; 
Seventh Division, bayonet exercise, 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breeze freshening towards 
end of watch. On course S. % W. p. c. till 12:42, when changed to S. E. 
by E. p. c. P. L. 60.4. Negril Lt. E. % N. At 2:15 Negril Lt. on port 
quarter N. E. % N. P. L. 71.1. Officers instructed in bayonet drill. 
Signal drill for watch. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair, with fresh breezes from E. S. E. P. L. at 6:00, 90.2. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with fresh Easterly breezes; on course E. S. E.; changed at 
8 p. m. to S. E. Yz B. p. c. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with fresh Southeasterly breezes freshening towards end of 
watch. On course S. E, Vz E. p. c. At 9:36 changed course to E. by S. 
p. c. P. L, 9.0. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



46 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, making passage to Kingston, Jamaica, June 16th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Slightly overcast, with slightly moderate breezes from E. Ship on 
course E. by S. Engines making 38 revolutions, increased to 50 at 3:30 
by order of Commanding Officer. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to S a. m. 

Clear, with fresh breezes from E. At 5:00 changed course to N. E. 
by E. 1/2 E. P. L. 55. At 5:17 changed to N. E. P. L. 57.8. Sighted 
Port Royal Lt. at 7:00. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partially cloudy, with fresh Easterly breezes. Pilot came aboard at 
8:10 five miles off Port Royal and took the conn. Stopped the ship at 
8:40, and boarding officer and health officer came aboard, were ad- 
mitted to practique. At 9:00 fired a salute of 21 guns with British 
Ensign at main. At 9:10 fired Commodores salute with British Ensign 
at fore. Both salutes were answered. Came to anchor at 10:10 abreast 
U. S. Consulate in 7 fathoms of water, veering to 30 fathoms of chain. 
Bearings from anchorage: ship's head E.; from Point Lt. S. by E. % 
E.; Fort Augusta Beacon W. N. W. % W. Ensign Eustis called on U. 
S. Consul, who returned aboard with him at 11:00. At 10:30 received 
a visit from an English Naval Officer and an English Army Officer. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partially cloudy; warm and pleasant. At 2:25 U. S. Consul left ship 
with Captain, and salute of 7 guns was fired. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Southeasterly breezes. At 7:00 U. S. 
Consul, Commanding Officer and Executive Officer returned on board. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light to gentle breezes. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Kingston, Jamaica, June 17th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with light breezes from N. W. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 47 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with light to moderate Northwesterly breezes. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partially cloudy, with fresh Easterly breezes. At anchor off King- 
ston. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with fresh Easterly breezes. U. S. Consul came on 
board at 12:50 and left at 1:20. At 2:30 got under way and stood up 
the harbor. Pilot at the conn. Came to anchor off Port Royal at 3:30 
and Commanding Officer and Ensign George Eustis went ashore to call 
unofficially on the Commodore. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. At 5:15 called all hands 
up anchor and got under way, heading to sea with Commanding Officer 
and Pilot at conn. At 6:06 put over P. L. reading 80.0. Plum Id. Lt. 
abeam N. by E. p. c. At 6:15 P. L. 82.6. Course E. by S. p. c. At 6:30 
course S. E. p. c. P. L. 85.8. At 5:55 stopped and discharged pilot. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Warm and pleasant; slightly cloudy, with moderate Easterly breeze. 
Ship on course S. E. till 7:30, when course was changed to S. W. by W. 
ys W. p. c. P. L. 94.1. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breeze from S. E. by E. At 10:30 
changed course to W. by N. p. c. P. L. 27.1. At end of watch P. L. 45.2. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, West Indies, June 18th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with fresh Easterly breezes. On course W. by N. 
At 2:00 changed course to N. W. by W. % W. P. L. 67.1. At 4:00 
P. L. 90.8. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Northerly breezes. Ship on 
course N. W. by W. % W. At 4:30 sighted Pt. Negril Lt. on starboard 



49 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



bow. P. L. 95.2. At 4:35 made course N. W. p. c. P. L. 96.1. Pt. 
Negril Lt. abeam N. E. P. C. distance 12 miles. P. L. 8.7. Changed 
course to N. by E. p. c. At 6:56 made course N. E. 1/2 N. P. L. 2.02. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with fresh breeze from N. E. Course N. E. Yz N. 
till 8:22, when changed to E. % S. P. L. 38.3. At 8:34 changed to E. S. 
E. % E. P. L. 40.5. Changed to N. E. by E. Vz E., E. N. E. 14 E., 
E. N. E. % E., N. by E. with Montego Bay in sight on starboard bow. 
British man-of-war in harbor. Then steadied on course N. at 10:17. 
P. L. 58.00. At 10:10 passed barque Kosack, of Rauma, bound W. At 

10:30 slowed to 38 revolutions by order of Commanding Officer. 

(Lds.) was released from confinement, term having expired. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from E. by N. P. L. at 
4:00, 11.7. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate Easterly breezes. On course N. 
p. c. Sighted land on starboard bow at 5:20. At 6:20 changed course 
to N. by E. 1/2 E. P. L. 20.6. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course N. 
by E. 14 E. At 6:20 changed course to N. by E. Vi E. p. c. P. L. 20.6. At 
7:13 changed course to E. % N. P. L. 27.0. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and warm, with moderate Easterly breezes. Ship on course E. 
% N. till 9:10, when changed to N. E. P. L. 41.8. A light being re- 
ported on port bow, came back to E. at 9:35. P. L. 45.1. Commanding 
Officer at the Conn. At 12:00 changed to E. % N. P. L. 62.L 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, West Indies, June 19th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with gentle breezes from E. N. E. P. L. at 4:00, 91.6. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 49 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with light breezes from N. E. Changed course at 5:08 to E. 
by N. P. L. 99.4. At 5:20 to E. N. E. Vz E. P. L. 1.2. At 6:45 to E. 
Vz N. P. L. 11. Navigating officer set ship's time ahead eight minutes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to noon. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Northeast breezes. On course 
E. Vz N. p .c. At 8:12 changed course to E. by N. p. c. P. L. 21.7. 
Sighted fleet off Santiago de Cuba. Received permission f rom BrogklYiV 
to proceed and laid to near Flagship. P. L. taken in at 8:45, reading 
29.09. At 12:11 got under way, and having received permission to pro- 
ceed, made course E. % N. and put over P. L., reading 30.7 at 12:15. At 
12:20 Morro Castle bore N. N. W. % W. P. L. 31.3. At 12:25 made 
course E. % S. p. c. P. L. 32.2. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Noon to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Easterly breezes. On course E. % S. 
at 12:27. P. L. 32.2. At 12:42 changed to E. by S. P. L. 34.2. At 1:08 
changed to E. S. B. % E. P. L. 39.6. At 1:50 to E. % S. P. L. 48.0. 
At 1:55 to E. P. L. 48.4. At 2:25 changed to N. E. by E. P. L. 54, 
and steadied on E. N. E. % E., heading for Fisherman's Point at 2:38. 
At 3:30 P. L. taken in, 66.2. At 3:45 came to anchor in Guantanamo 
Bay, in 7 fathoms of water, veering to 15 fathoms of chain. U. S. S. 
JLA.RBLEnEAD, SoLACE, Panther and Stekling were found at anchor. Com- 
manding Officer, accompanied by Ensign George Eustis, visited U. 
S. S. Marblehead. Guns 9 and 10 dismounted for coaling ship. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear, with light airs and breezes from Eastward. Got up anchor at 
5:20. Secured alongside collier Ai-.arexda at 6:25. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with light airs from Eastward. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Northeasterly to Northerly 
breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



50 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Guantanamo, Cuba, June 20th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and cool, with light breezes towards end of watch from N. 
W. Moored to collier. At 1:20 U. S. 8. Glouckster passed iu. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Northerly airs. Commenced coaling 
ship at 5:00. 

(Signed) GILBEUT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate Southeasterly breezes. Coaling 
from U. S. S. Abauenda. About 90 tons taken on board. Sighted six 
transports and one man-of-war passing to the Southwestward. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with moderate Southeasterly breezes. 
Coaling from Atiarenda. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear, v/arm and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. U. S. S. 
Resolute, Ericsson and Scorpion entered harbor and anchored. Acting 

Coxswain disrated and reduced to rating of Seaman by 

order of Commanding Officer for incompetency and neglect of duty. 
Coaling from Abarexda. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from Northward and Eastward. Coaling 
ship till 7:00. A. S. Moore, Private, U. S. M. C, placed on sick list 
by order of Commanding Officer. Total amount of coal taken on board 
during day 166 tons. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from N. E. Coaling alongside U. 

S. 8. Abarenda. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 21st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Northerly breezes from Northward. 
(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 51 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with calms and light Northerly airs. U. S. S. 
MAKBLEHEAD«aud DoLniiN nioved up towards head of harbor. U. S. S. 
Marblehead signalled, "Keep looking all around aloft and inform me of 
any movements of enemy on land to North. Open fire at discretion." 
Sent on board U. S. S. Scokpion four boxes for Commanding Officer of 
U. 8. S. Massachusetts. Torpedo Boat Dupont came in with mail By- 
order of Commanding Officer Ensign was suspended from 

duty for neglect of duty. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and calm, with moderate breezes towards end of watch. Coal- 
ing ship. Upon the representation of the Surgeon that the Summary 

Court Martial sentence of confinement, in the case of Private 

, U. S. M. C, could not be carried out in the tropics without dan- 
ger, the Commanding Officer placed Private on duty temporarily, 

the unexpired portion of his sentence to be carried out later. Com- 
manding Officer of U. S. T. B. called on Commanding Officer. Received 
on board from U. S. S. Resolute 42 rounds of 5" and 14 boxes of 6 pdr. 
ammunition. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. Four 100-lb. 
packages of oatmeal condemned by Board of Survey as unfit for use 
and thrown overboard by direction of Executive Officer. Ensign F. L. 
Eaton was assigned to duty as junior watch officer. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Southeasterly breezes. Coaling 
ship. Received from U. S. S. Resolute 40 rounds 5-in. Com. Shell 
Ammunition and 52 boxes (11 each), 572 rounds 6 pdr. smokeless pow- 
der ammunition. Declined any more by order of Commanding Officer. 
(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, v/ith light airs from Southward and Eastward. Coaling 
until 7:00. Total coal taken on board during day, 143 tons. Total 
amount taken on board, 309 tons. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partially cloudy and cool, with light Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



53 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Guantanamo, Cuba, June 22nd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with light Easterly airs. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Slightly overcast, clearing towards end of watch, with light Easterly 
to Northerly airs. Commanding Officer ordered fires low-banked at 5. 
Coaling ship. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with light Northeasterly airs, shifting to South- 
easterly. Coaling ship from U. S. S.Abarekda. Received on board 56 
common steel shell 5" from U. S. S. Panther. Commanding Officer of 
Dolphin called on Commanding Officer. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southerly airs. Received 46 rounds 5" 
common shell from U. S. S. Panther. Board of Invesigation convened 
at 3:00 in accordance with orders from Commanding Ofiicer. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Overcast, with light Southeasterly airs. U. S. S. Ericsson came in 
and anchored. Board of Tnvestigation adjourned. Total supply of 5" 
common shell received during day, 141 rounds. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with light Southeasterly airs. U. S. S. Porter came in and 
anchored. Coal received during day, 162 tons. Total amount on board 
since Monday, 471 tons. U. S. S. Marrlehead and U. S. S. Dolphin 
shelled Cay del Hospital 7:50. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with calms and light airs from Northward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

June 23rd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. ni. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Northerly airs. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 53 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy; cool and pleasant, with light Northerly airs. U. S. 
S. Texas, U. S. S. Helena, U. S. S. Osceola came in and anchored. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, with light Northeasterly breezes freshening toward 10 a. m. 
Coaling ship. U. S. T. B. Dupont and U. S. T. B. Rodgeus came in and 
anchored, the former with despatches to Commanding Officer. U. S. S. 
Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius came in and anchored. Coal consumed 
previous 24 hours, 10 tons; remaining on hand, 1,265 tons. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from Southward and Eastward. 
Finished coaling ship at 1:42. Total amount of coal received, 515 tons. 
At 2:30 unmoored from alongside U. S. S. Abarenda and stood out. 
Draft, forward 19 feet, aft 20 feet. Transferred Jno. Charles Bird, Jas. 
Dallie Freeman, Private U. S. M. C, and Jas. Lachapelle, Private U. S. 
M, C, to U. S. S. Hospital Ship Solace. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light breezes from Southeast. Took departure at 4:16. 
Guantanamo Pt. bearing N. W. 10 miles. Course E. N. E. V^ E. P. L. 
76.6. At 6:00, 93.9. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light Easterly to Northeasterly breezes Ship on 
course B. N. E. % E. p. c. At 7:08 put over Cherub P. L., on port 

quarter set at 0.0. Reading of same at 8:00, 10.0. (Lds.) 

put in brig in double irons by order of Commanding Officer for five 
days for taking hammock belonging to another man. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partly cloudy, with two light showers and freshening breezes from 
E. N. E. At 9:40 changed course to E. N. E. p. c. P. L. 27.0. At 9:50 
sighted Cape Maysi Lt. bearing N. i/4 W. Av. revolutions per minute 
during watch, 48.75. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Puerto Rico, June 24th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with passing showers. Fresh breezes from E. N. E. P. 
at end of watch, 85.2. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



54 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with stiff breezes from E. N. E. Sighted land on 
starboard bow at 4:45. Changed course at 4:50 to E. N. E. Vz E. P. 
L. 92.0. Changed course at 5:20 to E. % N. P. L. starboard bow 95.3. 
port 91.25. At 8:00 starboard 27.2, port 24.5. 

(Signed) T, H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, with light to fresh Easterly breezes. Ship on course 
E. 14 N. p. c. At 11:50 changed course to E. S. E. % E. p. c. P. L. 74.1. 
One 2-pound can corned beef condemned by Board of Survey and or- 
dered throv/n overboard by Executive Officer. Clock set ahead 14 m. 
30 sec. at end of watch. Follov.ing punishments were ordered by Com- 
manding Officer: (Sea.), (Sea.), 

(0. S.), (0. S.), (0. S.), (Sea.), 

(C. P.), (0. S.), (Sea.), (C. P.), 

(Sea.), (Sea.), (0. S.), 

(Fireman, First Class), (Sea.), (0. S.), 

(Sea.), (0. S.), (C. P.), (Sea.), 

(W. T.), (Lds.), (Cox.), 

(Sea.), (C. P.), (Lamp Lighter), (C. 

P.), (Sea.), (Lds.), (Sea.), 

(Lds.), (Sea.), (0. S.), (Sea.), 

(Sea.), (Lds.), (Sea.), (Pri- 
vate U. S. M. C), (Sea.), (0. S.), — 

(Lds.), (Sea.), (Lds.), (0. S.), 

(Sea.), (0. S.), (Mach., First Class), 

(Sea.), (0. S.), (Fireman, First Class), 

(0. S.), (C. P.). Offense: having article in lucky 



bag. Punishment: 72 hours extra duty. (Painter). Of- 
fense: smoking on starboard side and when at boat falls. 

(Sea.). Offense: shirking duty. Punishment: One week extra duty. 

(Fifer U. S. M. C). Offense: not getting out of hammock 

when ordered. Punishment: two weeks' extra duty. (Lamp 

Lighter), having in his possession a bucket belonging to Seventh Divi- 
sion. Punishment: Three days' solitary confinement on bread and 
v/ater. Divisional drills at quarters: First Division, small arms; Sec- 
ond Division, revolvers and signals; Third Division, great guns and 
first aid to the injured; Fourth Division, 22 calibre practice; Fifth 
Division, stations. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with stiff Easterly breeze. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 55 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate breezes from E. Exercised at fire quarters. 
At 6:00 changed course to E. S. E. i/^ E. P. L, 46.2. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. Starboard P. L., at 8:00, 70.6. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partly cloudy, with threatening rain; light to fresh Easterly breezes. 
Ship on course E. S. E. Vz E. p. c. At 8:46 set clock ahead 4 minutes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to San Juan, Porto Rico, June 2oth, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes and rain 
squalls. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with moderate Southeasterly breezes. At 6:36 changed 
course to S. E. by E. P. L. 97.4. At 8:00, P. L. 15.6. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, with light Easterly breezes. At 10:54 set clock ahead 22 
minutes, 19 seconds, on course S. E. by E. p. c. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with two light showers, and Southeasterly breezes. At 12:12 
changed course to S. E. V^ E. P. L. 63.4. At 1:25 changed course to 
S. S. E. P. L. 77.8. At 1:55 changed course to E. % S. P. L. 84. At 
1:48 sighted U. S. S. St. PArL. At 2:17 went to General Quarters. 
Secure at 2:35. At 2:30 took in P. L., reading 88.2, and lay to about 12 
miles West of San Juan de Porto Rico in lee of U. S. S. St. Pavl. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with showers toward close of watch, steaming slowly 
in circle about 7 miles West of San Juan de Porto Rico. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



56 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with considerable rain; steaming slowly on blockade duty 
off San Juan. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with occasional showers; on blockade, about 10 miles N. 
W. of San Juan; steaming 6 miles per hour in a circle with 11V2° port 
helm. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
San Juan de Porto Rico, June 26th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with occasional showers. Steaming slowly with port helm 
set at 171/^° port; about 10 miles Northwest of San Juan de Porto Rico. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. English merchant 
steamer bound for New York left port; brought by U. S. S. St. Paul 
but allowed to proceed. Went to general quarters at 7:30. Steered 
various courses under direction of Commanding Officer. 

(Signed) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from E. by S. 
Lying to and circling about N. W. from Porto Rico. At 11:00 U. S. S. 
St. Paul started for St. Nicholas Mole. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p, m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from East. Exercised 
F'irst, Second, Third and Fourth Divisions at sub-calibre. Steaming 
slowly with starboard helm about 7 miles N. W. of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Steaming slowly 
with starboard helm about 7 miles Northwesterly from Morro Castle. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle Easterly breezes. Bright moon- 
light. Morro Castle bearing S. E. by E., distant 7 miles. Steering 
various courses with Commanding Officer at the conn. At 8 p. m. 
course E. % N. P. L. reading 94.8. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with gentle breezes from Eastward. P. L. at 12, 12%. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
San Juan de Porto Rico, June 27th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, clouding over with heavy showers toward end of watch, and 
light Easterly breezes. On course E. % N. p. c. At 1:53 changed 
course to W. p. c. P. L. 20%. About 2:00 a. m. slight fire discovered 
in upper part of engine room. Sounded alarm and extinguished fire. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Weather cloudy at first, clearing about 5:30, with light North- 
easterly breezes. At 5:18 made Point Salinas bearing S. by W., dis- 
tant 12 miles. At 7:30 commenced circling with helm hard aport 6% 
miles N. W. of Morro Castle, 7:46. 7:56 ran in towards land one mile 
and then continued circling. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, with light Easterly breezes. At 9:00 steamed South and fired 
two 5" shells at a small trading schooner, flying a Spanish flag. Came 
alongside and spoke with her, but allowed her to proceed, and we 
returned to our station. Circling with starboard helm about 6 miles 
N. W. of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, cloudiness increasing towards end of watch. Gentle 
to fresh Easterly breezes. On blockade steaming in circle about 6 or 
7 miles distant from Morro Castle. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with gentle Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with showers and fresh Easterly breezes. P. L. put 
out at 6:36, reading 47%. Course W. changed, at 7:50, N. P. L. 51%. 
At 7:15 course E. % N. P. L. 53%. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



58 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

On course B. i^ N. p. c. At 10:30 put over Negus Log. Clear and 
pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

June 28th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Weather clear and pleasant, clouding up towards end of watch; 
light Easterly airs. Ran B. % N. until 1:00; took in both logs, read- 
ing, Negus 95.0, Cherub 67.7. Turned to run W. and took in P. L. 
(Negus), reading 05.0 at 1:24. Average revolutions per minute 22.1 
during watch. (Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with heavy showers and Easterly breezes. At 5:20 sighted 
steamer Antonio Lopez to Westward. Went to quarters for battle, 
after firing two shots across her bow. (Lds.) released from 

confinement 7:15 a. m. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with passing shov/ers, gentle S. E. breezes. In action up 
to 10:00, intermittent firing at Spanish steamer which ran ashore 6i/^ 
miles West of Morro Castle to avoid capture. Under fire of three 
Spanish gunboats Isabella II., Concha and Ponce de Leon, with an 
occasional shot from Morro. At 10:00 gunboats withdrew to mouth 
of harbor and we continued circling off grounded steamer. At noon, 
six miles from Salinas Pt, nine miles from Morro Lt. Ammunition 
expended: 251 5" shell, 25 Shrapnel, 56 6-pdr. a. p. shell. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with gentle Easterly breezes. Circling slowly Northward of 
wrecked steamer. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with passing showers. Gentle breezes from Southward and 
Eastward. Circling off beached steamer. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from E. S. B. At 7:20 put out 
P. L., reading 18.6, and went N. p. c. P. L. at 8:00, 21.2. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 59 

8 p. m, to midnight. 

Passing clouds, with light Easterly breeze. Couise N. till 9:00, 
v/hen ship was swung under starboard helm. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
San Juan de Porto Rico, June 29th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, v/ith occasional showers; light Easterly breezes. 
Steaming in a circle oli San Juan with starboard helm. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with Easterly breezes. At 7:20 steamed in shore and fired 
five common 5" shells at 100-ton schooner, where crew abandoned her 
about one mile from shore and fifteen miles west of Morro Castle. Then 
continued circling with port helm in former position. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from E. S. E. At 11:30 
sent boarding officer on schooner abandoned in last watch. Found her 
to be the Joven Maria of Mayaguez, with load of salt for San Juan. 
Lowered her sails and left her adrift. Circling off and to the Westward 
of San Juan Harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle Easterly breezes. On blockade off 
San Juan. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light breezes from E. by S. Circling off and to the 
Westward of San Juan. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partially cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Circling off and to 
the Westward of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with threatening rain and light Easterly breezes. On 
course W. p. c. till 9:00, when changed to N. p. c. At 10:00 began 
circling with starboard helm. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



60 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Sau Juan de Puerto Rico, June 30th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from Eastward; occasional rain squalls. 
Circling under port helm. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with calms and light airs from Eastward. Cir- 
cling off and to Westward of San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partially cloudy, with light airs from Eastward. Circling 12 miles 
West of San Juan. Slight fire in starboard bunkers. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, threatening rain toward end of watch. Steaming in 
a circle off to Northwestward of San Juan. 

(Signed) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with light Southeasterly breezes. Cir- 
cling with starboard helm about eight miles N. W. by W. from Morro 
Castle. 

(Signed) STRATHEARN HENDRIE, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with gentle breezes from Southward and Eastward. At 
7:40 headed W. by N. p. c, and put over P. L., reading 58.0; at 8:00, 
P. L. 60.0. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partly cloudy, with light airs from Eastward. On course W. by N. 
P. L, at midnight 79.5. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 1st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course N. p. c. 
At 12:10 changed course to E. i/4 N. p. c. P. L. 80.3. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 61 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Weather clearing, with Easterly breezes. Ship on course E. H N. 
until 4:20, when steered S. E. to a point 91/2 miles W. N. W. of Morro. 
Continued circling. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, with gentle breezes from Eastward. Circling off and to 
Westward of San Juan harbor. Fire discovered in port coal bunkers 
and means taken to extinguish it. Exercised at divisional drills. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light breeze from Eastward. Circling twelve 
miles N. W. of San Juan. At 2:00 headed N. and stopped engines. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Steaming in a circle 
to Northwestward of San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. At 7:00 
ceased circling and steered E. by N. at half speed. At 7:05 put out 
P. L., reading 97.9. At 7:20 changed course to N., P. L. 100.2. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with moderate breezes from E. P. L. at end 
of watch 24.2. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 2nd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with gentle Easterly breezes. At 12:50 changed 
course to E. 14 N. P. L. 29.0. At 4:00 P. L. 42.4. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with gentle Easterly breezes. Ship on course E. % 
N. p. c. At 4:44 took in P. L., 45.2, and began circling. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



63 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with Northeasterly airs. Circling. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with passing squalls of rain and wind. Circling off and 
to Westward of San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with rain squalls at 5:00. Circling about 12 miles N. W. 
of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant, 
fi p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with threatening rain and gentle Easterly breezes. At 7:25 
steadied ship on course W. p. c. P. L. 46.5. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

5 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breeze. Few rain clouds. 
At 8:44 changed course to W. N. W. Vz W. P. L. reading 54.1. At 9:00 
changed to W. p. c. P. L. 56.1. P. L. at end of watch 71.7. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 3rd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with passing squalls of rain and wind. At 12:35 changed 
course to W. % N., steading on course at 12:50. P. L. at 12:35, 74.7, 
At 12:50, 75.3. P. L. at end of watch 90.1. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with slight showers. At 4:45 changed course to E. S. E. ^4 
E. P. L. 95.5. At 4:57 course S. P. L. 97.5. At 5:30 E. N. E. P. L. 
101. Took in P. L. and circled about 18 miles Northwest of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. At 10:00 inspection by 
Commanding Officer, followed by Articles of War and General Muster. 
At 10:50 sighted ship in N. E. and gave chase. Sail proved British 
steamer Cayo Blanco of London to Jamaica. After boarding her, 
allowed her to proceed, and then returned to station. Ammunition 
expended, one 6-pounder blank, one 6-pounder A. P. shell, one 5-ia 
common shell. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 63 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Southeasterly breezes. Chased British 
steamer M. M. Pollock. 1:13 went to general quarters, and fired one 5- 
inch common shell. Boarded her and allowed her to proceed. Retreat 
at 1:38. Circling with a port helm. Morro Castle bearing S. E. Vz 
E. 9 to 10 miles distant. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with passing showers and gentle breezes from E. by S. 
Circling off and to Westward of San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenan'. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes. Put out P. L. at 
7:25, reading 02.1. Course W. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partly cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes. On course W. p. c. 
At 12:00 course E. Vi N. p. c. P. L. 27.0. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 4th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with rain squalls; Southeasterly breezes. Changed course 
at midnight to E. V^ N. p. c. P. L. at end of watch 44.6. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with passing showers with moderate breeze from E. by S. 
At 6:00 sighted steamer to Northeast of harbor entrance, and gave 
chase, but did not come up with her until she was out of range and 
under the forts; steamer flying French flag. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes. Fifer, 

TJ. S. M. C, confined for five days on bread and water by order of 
Commanding Oflicer; offense, striking another person in the Navy. 
At noon dressed ship and fired National Salute of twenty-one guns. 
Circling about 7 miles N. W. of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



6-t LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Weather partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Circling off 
San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with moderate Easterly breeze. Cir- 
cling. Morro bearing S. E. 1/2 S. and the wreck S. Independence Day 
games going on. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. At 7:40 headed W. P. L. 
reading 49.4. P. L. at end of watch 50.5. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. Course at 8:00 N. E. % N. 
P. L. 50.5. At 9:00 took in P. L., reading 60.5, and circled with port 
helm bearing 12 miles N. of San Juan. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 5th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with frequent heavy showers, with light to fresh Easterly 
breezes. Steaming in circle about 12 miles North of San Juan. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with frequent showers; fresh Easterly breezes. Steaming 
in a circle. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with passing showers and fresh breeze from E. S. E. 
Sent boarding officer on board French steamer Olinde Rodiguez, of 
Havre, from St. Thomas, bound to San Juan, Haiti and Mexican ports, 
leaving San Juan, where she arrived yesterday. Circling off and to 
Westward of San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes. Circling with star- 
board helm 9 miles Northwest of San Juan. At 4:00 Navigator swung 
ship. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 65 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light to moderate Easterly breezes. Steaming 
in circle off San Juan harbor, 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, light to moderate Easterly breezes. In chase of 
three-masted schooner, W. N. W. P. L. at end of watch 82.9. 

(Signed) S. HBNDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with moderate breeze from E. S. E. At 8:30 sent boarding 
officer on board British schooner Allweda, Captain Kemp, from Cay- 
enne, F. G., to Puerto Plata,, Santo Domingo. At 9:05 changed course 
to S. by E. Vi E. P. L. 88.9. P. L. at end of watch 99.8. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 6th, 1898. 
Overcast, with moderate to gentle Easterly breezes. Course S. E. 
by E. 1/4 E. At 1:00 took in P. L., reading 3.13, and circled with port 
helm. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with light Easterly breezes; steering various courses under 
direction of Captain to position off San Juan harbor, when began cir- 
cling. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with Easterly breezes. Circling about 
nine miles N. Y^. of Morro. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate breezes from E. by N. Chased three-masted 
schooner heading for harbor from Northward and Eastward. Aban- 
doned chase. Schooner hoisted English flag and entered San Juan 
harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, v/ith moderate breezes from E. by N. Circling N. by 
W. of Morro. At 5:33 moved to position 6 miles N. of Salinas Pt. 
and circled with port helm. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



66 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes. Circling off San 
Juan harbor until 6:50, when steadied ship E. by N. p. c. At 7:30 
changed course to N. W. by W. p. c. P. L. 4.00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather overcast and threatening, with moderate Easterly breezee. 
P. L. at 8:00, 10.10. Courses N. W. by W., 4.7; W. 12.0; E. by N. 
till end of watch, 8.9. P. L, at end of watch 35.6. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 7th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with heavy passing squalls of rain and wind. At 12:30 
changed course from E. by N. to W. p. c. P. L. 37.6. At 3:00 changed 
course to E. % N. P. L. 49.2. At 4:00 changed course to S. S. E. P. 
L. 54.12. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with heavy squalls from S. E., clearing toward end 
of watch. At 4:29 changed course to S. E. % S. P. L. 55.8. Went 
ahead at full speed at 4:51, Took in P. L. at 5.25, reading 62.5, and 
changed course to S. E. by E. Slowed to 25 revolutions at 6:25. 
Course E. by N. At 7:25 Morro Castle bore S. p. c. and circled with 
starboard helm. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with occasional heavy rains; moderate Easterly breezes. 
Ship steaming on Easterly and Westerly courses off San Juan harbor. 
Divisional drills at quarters: First, Second, Third and Fourth Divi- 
sions, signals; Fourth Division, great guns; Fifth Division, stations. 
Magazine flood cocks inspected and tested by oflBcers of powder divi- 
sion and found to be in good condition and working order. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast and threatening, with moderate Easterly trades. Ship 
steaming on various courses between points off Morro and the wrecked 
steamer. Drill of watch on deck of knotting, splicing and heaving the 
lead. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE. Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 67 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Overcast, with passing sliowers. Moderate breeze from E. by N. In 
position off San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with moderate Easterly breezes. At 6:25 put out P. L., 
64.4. Course E. N. E. At 7:00 course N. P. L. 66.2. At 8:00, P. L. 70.5. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with slight rain at beginning of watch; light Easterly 
breezes. Course N. p. c. At 8:39 course E. Vi N. p. c. P. L. 73. . 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 8th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and threatening; moderate to light Easterly trades. 
Course E. by N. till 1:00, then W. P. L. 90.9. P. L. at end of watch 
105.3. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with passing showers and heavy squalls of rain and wind. 
At 4:30 changed course to S. W. P. L. 08.6. At 4:50 to S. W. by S. 
P. L. 10. At 4:55 to S. S. W. Took in P. L. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast and raining, with moderate Easterly breezes. Course at 
8:30 W. 3/2 S. Revs. 25, About 8 miles N. of Morro. Course at 9:00 
S. W. Vs W. At 10:20 W. At 11:20 E. V2 N. At noon E. Exercised 
crev/ at divisional drills as follows: First Division, small arms; Sec- 
ond, stations; Third, artillery; Fourth, signals; Fifth, stations; Sixth, 
target; Seventh, small arms. Exercised crew at fire quarters at 10:15. 
Retreat at 10:38. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with threatening rain; light Easterly breezes. Ship 
steaming backward and forward off San Juan harbor. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Overcast and threatening; light Easterly trades. At 4:00 put ship 



68 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

on course E. N. E. Vz E., which was continued through watch. At 
end of watch Morro bore S. distant 8% m. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with moderate breezes from E. S. E. At 7:25 put over 
P. L., reading 12.6, and headed E. N. E. P. L, at end of watch 15.1. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

S p. m. to midnight. 

Raining, with heavy squalls and fresh Easterly breezes. Course at 
8:00 E. Vi N. P. L. 15.0. P. L. at midnight 22.0. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico. July 9th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with frequent and heavy rains. Ship on course E. V^ N. 
p. c. Light to moderate Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with frequent heavy showers, with light Easterly breezes. 
Course E. i/4 N. till 5:10, P. L. 35.8; then W. till 5:25; then S. W. till 
5:50, P. L. 42.4; then W. S. W. till 6:05, P. L. 45.1; then W. by S. till 
6:16, P. L. 47.0; then W. till 7:00, P. L. 54.7; then W. by N. till end 
of watch, P. L. 65.0. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with heavy rains; wind variable. At 9:10 took in P. L., 
reading 66.1, and lay to. Went ahead W. for ten minutes at 10:00. 
Circled at 11:00, then lay to. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast and rainy, clearing somewhat towards end of watch. 

Steaming slov/ly in various courses off San Juan harbor. At 1:10 

steamed ahead siov/. Course S. S. W. At 1:25 headed N. and stopped. 

At 3:20 circled with port helm. At 3:35 headed S. S. W. to raise land. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Overcast and rainy, clearing somewhat towards end of watch. 
Steaming slowly in various courses off San Juan harbor. Light 
Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 69 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with Easterly trades. Put over P. L. at 6:55, 
reading 66.1. At 7:00 changed course to W. Vs S. P. L. at end of 
watch 70.9. 

(Signed) S. HBNDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with gentle breezes from E. N. E. Chased and sent 
boarding ofiicer to German steamer Galicia of Hamburg, Master L. 
Falke, from Puerto Plata, S. D., to St. Thomas, D. W. I. Took in 
P. L. at 9:15, reading 76.5; put out again at 11:20, reading 76.5. P. L. 
at end of watch 83.5. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH. 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 10th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with gentle Easterly breezes. At 12:25 headed North 
and stopped engines. Took in P. L., reading 86.5. Raining at close 
of watch. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with heavy showers at beginning of watch, clearing con- 
siderably toward end of watch. Gentle Easterly breezes. Ship lying 
off San Juan at beginning of watch, afterwards steaming slowly in 
circles. Private Darcy (U. S. M. C.) fell through ammunition hoistway 
from berth deck, receiving a severe scalp wound and bruises, none 
serious. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with slight showers, clearing later. Easterly trades. 
Morning quarters omitted on account of rain. Ship inspected by Com- 
manding Officer. Circled till 11:20, when course was made E. V^ N. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy and pleasant; moderate breezes from E. S. E. At 2:00 
changed course to W. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with moderate Easterly breezes. At 4:10 course changed 
to S. S. W. At 5:45 to E. N. E. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY. Lieutenant. 



70 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

G p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. Steaming slowly back- 
wards and forwards off San Juan harbor. At 7:15 steadied ship on. 
course W. N. W. Vz W. p. c. Put over P. L., reading S7.3. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, becoming slightly overcast toward end of watch. 
Southeasterly breezes. Ship on course W. N. W. ^/^ W. until 9:43, 
when P. L. read 99.0; then lay to with head to N. P. L. taken in. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS T. SMITH. 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 
Off San Juan de Puerto Rico, July 11th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Raining, with light breeze from E. S. E. Lying to. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clearing, with gentle Easterly breezes. Steamed ahead slow at 5:00. 
Speed 10 knots at 5:10 a. m. Course S. S. E. At 5:50 course S. by W. 
Slowed engines to 25 revs., and circled with starboard helm about 
13 miles N. W. of Morro. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy; gentle Southeasterly to Easterly breezes. General 
inspection of bags and clothing after quarters. By order of Command- 
ing Officer, , cabin steward, placed in solitary confinement 

without irons for tv/enty-four hours, for wilfull disobedience of orders. 

— , Fifer, U. S. M. C, given one day extra duty for having. 

clothes in lucky bag and putting clothes down below. , U. 

S. M. C, placed in custody of sentry by order of Commanding Officer 
to await trial by court martial for stealing clothes. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Easterly trades. Swinging ship to correct 
compass for deviation. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate breezes from E. Ran seaward to intercept 
steamer, which proved to be German steamer Hungaria, of Hamburg. 
Did not send boarding officer. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 71 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with gentle breezes. Put out P. L. at 6:55, reading 99.1. At 
7:12 course W. % N. p. c. P. L. 00.9. At 8:00 P. L. 3.8. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with gentle Easterly breezes, clouding over with slight rain 
squalls toward end of watch. Ship on course W. % W. p. c. At 9:53 
P. L. reading 13.0, changed course to N. p. c. Stopped, took in P. L. 
and laid to Morro Castle light bearing S. E. by E. p. c. 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 12th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with light showers and Easterly to Southeasterly breezes. 
Lying to about seventeen miles N. W. of San Juan. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with passing showers and gentle breeze from E. Sent 
boarding officer to Norwegian steamer Bergen, of Bergen, Norway, 
Master R. Olson, from Sagua La Grande to St. Thomas, loaded with 
baled tobacco and 56 Cuban refugees as passengers. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with light rain, clearing at close of watch. Changed course 

at 10:10 to W. At noon to W. by S. , cabin steward, 

released from conflnement. , Private, U. S. M. C, placed 

in conflnement to await action of summary court martial, on charge 
of theft. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly airs. Steaming slowly on vari- 
ous courses off San Juan. Navigator swinging ship toward end of 
watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Easterly breezes. Steaming North and 
South from nine to eleven miles N. of San Juan. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 



72 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate breezes from E. N. E. Put out P. L. at 6:50, 
reading 13.1. At 7:10 course W. by N. P. L. 14.8. P. L. at end of 
watch 20.3. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, v/ith moderate Easterly breezes. Strong Southeasterly 
squall, with rain, about 10:00, clearing towards end of watch. At 
9:30 headed N., stopped engines and took in P. L., reading 28.0. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 13th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with frequent heavy rains. Light Easterly breezes, with 
occasional squalls. Lying to off San Juan. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with heavy rain squalls, clearing later, with stiff Easterly 
breezes. Courses S. S. E., E. by S. S., and S. E., picking up ship's 
position off San Juan. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with passing showers. Moderate breeze from E. S. E. Sum- 
mary court martial at 10:40 for the trial of , Private, U. S. 

M. C, on the charge of theft. Court adjourned at noon until 2 p. m. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with fresh Easterly breezes and rain squalls. Summary 
court martial in session. Cruising E. and W. 8 miles N. W. of Morro 
Castle. Watch on deck knotting and splicing and compass instruc- 
tions. Ardois overhauled and repaired. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light to fresh Easterly breezes. Steaming slowly 
backwards and forwards off San Juan harbor. Court martial adjourned 
for the day at 4:10. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. TS 

6 p. m. to S p. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with rising Easterly wind. At 6:30 the P. L. 
was put over, reading 28.0, and the course made W. p. c. A three- 
masted schooner was sighted coming out of the harbor. Gave chase 
and fired two blank 6-pounder charges. Schooner lay to, but boat 
from this ship failed to reach her on account of the rough sea. One 
3S cal. Navy Colt revolver, with belt, holster and box, lost overboard 
in equipping life boat. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with passing showers; stiff E. by N. breeze. Put over P. 
L. at 8:30, reading 34.5. Took in P. L. at 10:12, reading 49. Stopped 
ship and laid to. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan de Porto Rico, July 14th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, then overcast with rain squalls. Lying to 18 miles N. W. by 
Vo N. from Morro Castle. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with occasional rain, with fresh Easterly breezes. Lying 
to about 18 miles off San Juan, then steaming to position off harbor. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Divisional drills 
as follows: First, Fifth and Seventh Divisions, small arms; Third 
and Fourth, magazines and compass; Second, artillery; Sixth, march- 
ing. The appointment of , acting coxswain, was revoked 

for neglecting duty as coxswain, for gross carelessness in dropping 

Government property overboard. was sentenced to two 

weeks extra duty. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with stiff breezes from E. by N. to S. U. h^. S. New Orleans 
arrived off port. Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer 
of U. S. S. New Orleans. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



74 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate Easterly breezes. Commanding Officer re- 
turned on board at 5:40. Lying to ten miles N. W. of Pt. a Salinas. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

G p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with fresh Easterly breezes and moderate sea. Lying to 
about twelve miles N. W. of San Juan. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

5 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with a few clouds. Lying to 13 miles N. W. of Morro. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

JAS T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Off San Juan, P. R., July 15th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, v/ith passing showers of rain and gentle breezes from B. 

S. E. Lying to. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with occasional showers. Sighted U. S. S. New Orleans and 
steamed ahead. At 5:00 stopped and sent Ensign John Burns with 
mail on board. Returned at 6:27. Put out P. L., reading 0.0. Course 
B. by N. At 7:00 course B. 1/4 S. P. L, 7.00. At 8:00 P. L. 17.5. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course E. 
% S. At 10:53 changed course to S. E. 14 S. p. c. P. L. 52.4. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Pilot for St. Thomas came aboard at 1:10. 
Dropped anchor in 41/2 fathoms, veering to 20 fathoms chain in St. 
Thomas harbor, 1:51. American Consul came on board at 3:22. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and calm. Sent boarding officer on board H. D. M. S. St. 
Thomas to return thanks for boarding visit. Commanding Officer 
called on Commanding Officer of H. D. M. S. St. Thomas and upon 
U. S. Consul. At 4:30 fired salute of seven guns to U. S. Consul 
Mahlon Van Horn upon his leaving the ship. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 75 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, calm and pleasant. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, St. Thomas, D. W. I., July 16th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant; lying at anchor in St. Thomas harbor. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with calms and light airs; painting ship. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

5 a. ra. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant. Coaling ship and painting side and super- 
structure. Commanding Officer made official visit ashore. Command- 
ing Officer of H. M. D. S. St. Thomas made official call. Coal on 

board and alongside at noon, 149 tons. , Private, U. S. 

M. C, placed in confinement by order of Commanding Officer, Private 

placed under charge of sentry. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light Easterly aii's. Coaling ship from 
lighter and painting sides and superstructure. Aide to H. E., the Gov- 
ernor of St. Thomas, came alongside and left Governor's card for Com- 
manding Officer with compliments. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Easterly airs. Coaling ship. Coal received 
alongside to 6 p. m., 22 lighters, containing 408 tons. Painting super- 
structure and sides as far aft as main hatch continued. American 
Consul called on Commanding Officer at 7:55. Mail sent to Postmaster 
at New York on steamship Madena. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

5 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from East. American Consul 
left the ship at 9:15. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



76 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, St. Thomas, D. W. I., July 17th, 189S. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Easterly airs. Coaling commenced at 6:40. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with calms and light airs. Coaling ship and tak- 
ing on board supplies in Pay and Engineer Departments. Painting 
ship. Sent liberty party ashore. U. S. Consul called on Commanding 
Officer. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with gentle Easterly breezes. Finished coaling at 2:00. Coal 
received on boards 500 tons. A reward of ten dollars each was offered 

for the arrest and return of (C. P.), (C. P.), 

(C. P.), (C. P.), (oiler), 

(private U. S. M. C), (fireman first class), (pri- 
vate U, S. M. C), confined in double irons for refusing to stand watch 
and drunkenness on board ship. Taking on supplies, painting and 
cleaning ship. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. By order of Com- 
manding Officer the following men were placed in double irons under 

sentry's charge, pending trial by court martial: (C. P.), 

drunkenness and disorderly conduct; (boilermaker), bring- 
ing liquor on board ship; (C. P.), same offense; , 

drunkenness, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assaulting mas- 
ter-at-arms. Following men confined under charge of sentry or in 
l^i-ig: (fireman first class), leaving ship without permis- 
sion (brig); (O. S.), for drunkenness (brig); 

(cox.), drunkenness and insolence to Executive Officer; 

(fireman first class); (fireman first class); (fire- 
man second class); (0. S.); (0. S.); 

(C_ P ) ; (Sea.) ; (fireman first class) ; 

(mach. first clase); (fireman first class); (cop- 
persmith); Corporal and Privates , and , U. 

S. M. C, all for drunkenness, under charge of sentry. Corporal 

and Privates , and , U. S. M. C, , 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



77 



(Lds.), and 



(wardroom cook), brought off by local police officers after 7 p. m. Re- 
ceipts given officers and directions to call for reward at 9 a .m. the 
following day. J. B. Hewitt (C. P.), reported aboard at 7:15. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with gentle breeze from N. E. (fireman second 

class), (C. P.), (mach. first class), 

(C. P.), (oiler), brought on board by police officers, having 

overstayed leave. By order of Commanding Officer , 

and were placed under charge of sentry for being 



somewhat under the influence of liquor, and (cox.) trans- 
ferred from double to single irons, under sentry's charge. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, St. Thomas, D. W. I., July 18th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. German steamer 
passed in at 1:25. Fires started in boiler "A" at 1:20. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light Easterly airs. Painting sides, 
superstructure, etc. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, warm and pleasant; gentle breezes from E. Painting ship; 
getting on stores. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm; gentle breeze from E. Took on provisions in 
Paymaster's Dept. Got under way at 1:55, and steamed out in charge 
of Commanding Officer. Draft, forward 18 feet, aft 21 feet. Com- 
manding Officer ordered Lieutenant suspended from duty 

for neglect of duty as officer of the deck. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, warm and pleasant. Gentle Easterly breezes. At 
4:G0 took departure, Culebrita Island Lt. p. c. S. by W. % W., distant 
6 miles, P. L. 88.4. Set course N. N. W. % W. p. c. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



78 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. On course. At 6:50 
commenced filling boiler "C." P. L. at end of watch 32.1. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with gentle breezes from E. N. E. P. L. at end of watch 77.0. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Hampton Roads, July 19th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Generally clear and pleasant, with one or two slight showers of 
rain and light Easterly breezes. Ship on course N. N. W. % W. p. c. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with one or two light showers and Easterly 
winds. At 4:20 boiler "C" was put in service. At 5:40 port tiller rope 
hroke. Got ship under control again at 5:50, using hand steering gear 
of after wheel house. Sheered during this time to N. E. about one 
mile. P. L. at end of watch 69.5. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with gentle breezes from E. Exercised Divisions 
at Divisional Drills: First, single stick; Second, signals; Third, small 
arms; Fourth, revolvers and compass; Fifth, small arms; Seventh, 
small arms. The following punishments and summary courts martial 

were ordered by Commanding Officer: (C. P.), overstaying 

liberty 24 hours, sober, ten days' confinement in single irons and re- 
duction to fourth class; (fireman first class), brought off 

by police and ten dollars reward paid for his apprehension, ten days' 

confinement in single irons and reduction to fourth class; 

(coppersmith), overstaying liberty 1^/4 hours and returning drunk, 
three days confinement in single irons and reduction to fourth class; 

(Sea.), returning from liberty tight, reduction to fourth 

class; (0. S.), returning from liberty drunk, three days 

confinement in single irons and reduction to fourth class; 

(oiler), overstaying liberty 24 hours, five days in single irons and re- 
duction to fourth class; (C. P.), brought off by police tight 

and reward of ten dollars paid for his apprehension, ten days con- 
finement in single irons and reduction to fourth class; (private 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 79 

U. S. M. C), brought off by police drunk and ten dollars paid for his 
apprehension, ten days confinement in single irons and reduction to 

fourth class; (corporal U. S. M. C), brought off drunk by police 

and reward of ten dollars paid for his apprehension; S. C. M. 

(mach. first class), overstaying liberty 24 hours, brought off by 

police drunk and ten dollars reward paid for his apprehension, ten 
days confinement in single irons and reduction to fourth class; 

(C. P.), overstaying liberty 24 hours, brought off by police drunk 

and ten dollars reward paid for his apprehension, ten days confinement 

in single irons and reduction to fourth class (private U. 8. M. C). 

being drunk on board ship, S. C. M. (fireman first class), 

returning from liberty drunk and attempting to smuggle liquor on 
board ship, S. C. M. (fireman first class), leaving ship with- 
out permission and reward of ten dollars offered for his apprehension, 

S. C. M. (fireman first class), brought off by police, drunk, 

and ten dollars reward paid for his apprehension, ten days confine- 
ment in single irons and reduction to fourth class. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, warm and pleasant, with light Northeasterly breezes. Ship 
on course N. N. W. % W. p. c. At 1:00 changed course to N. N. W. i^ 
W. p. c. Finished shellacking forward and aft berth deck and began 
cleaning and shellacking gun deck forward. Painting of rails, boats, 
etc., continued. Certain punishments ordered by Commanding OflBcer 
for overstaying liberty and other offenses as follows: , re- 
turning from liberty under influence of liquor, reduced to second class. 
Reduced to second class for overstaying liberty: , 45 min- 
utes; , 47 minutes; (0. S.), 26 minutes; 

(M. A.), 26 minutes; (Sea.), l^^ hours; 

(bayman), 26 minutes; (fireman first class), 1^4 hours; 

(fireman first class), 2% hours; (fireman first class), 

IVz hours; (fireman second class), 5 hours; (fire- 
man second class), 1^ hours; (C. P.), IV^ hours; 

(private U. S. M. C), 11/2 hours; (private U. S. M. C), 3 1-3 

hours; (private U. S. M. C), V2 hour; (sergeant 

U. S. M. C), V2 hour; (corporal U. S. M. C), 5 hours; 

(private U. S. M. C), 2 hours. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with Easterly airs. Course N. N. W. % W. Punish- 
ment of (fireman first class) was postponed, and he was 

released and ordered to duty. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 



80 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle Easterly breeze. P. L. at end of 
watch 27.5. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Ship on course N. 
N. W. 1/2 W. p. c, changing to N. N. W. M W. p. c. at 8:00. At 9:06 
extinguished all lights and made S. W. in chase of a light reported to 
Westward. P. L, 42.1, At 9:22 gave up chase and put ship on former 
course N. N. W. hi W. p. c. P. L. 45.1. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenajit. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Hampton Roads, July 20th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, but pleasant. Gentle breezes varying in direction 
from E. to B. N. E. V2 E. Ship on course N. N. W. i/4 W. P. L. at end 
of watch 30.4. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with passing showers and light variable breezes. P. L. at 
end of watch 81.1. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, with light Easterly breezes. At 8:05 changed course 
to N. N. W. P. L. 82.2. At 8:00 a. m., by order of Commanding Officer, 

Lieutenant was released from suspension and restored to 

duty. At 8:15, by order of Commanding Officer, Lieutenant 

was placed under suspension for positive disobedience of orders. Chief 
Engineer reported at 9:30 that he was using coal from upper bunkers. 

At 10:30 Prisoners (fireman first class), (fireman 

first class), (C. P.), (corporal U. S. M. C), and 

(private U. S. M. C), were brought to the mast and copy of 

specifications for summary court martial furnished to them. By order 

of Commanding Officer, (Lds.) was placed on binnacle list 

at 11 a. m. By order of Commanding Officer, Lieutenant 

was restored to duty, having carried out the order given him. 11:10 
J. A. Ballard (Sea.) placed in charge of fourth cutter and G. H. Beamer 
(Sea.) placed in charge of gig. P. L. at end of watch 07.5. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 81 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, warm and pleasant, with light Easterly to North- 
easterly airs. Ship on course N. N. W. p. c. At 1:00 changed course 
to N. by W. % p. c. Cleaning and shellacking gun deck. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy; pleasant. Light Northwesterly airs. Ship on course 
N. by W. % W. p. c. P. L, at end of watch 17.7. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with light breeze from N. N. W. P. L. at end of watch 46.4. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light airs from N. W., freshening slightly toward close 
of watch. P. L. at end of watch 1.8. Changed course at 8 p. m. to 
N. N. W. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en i-oute to Hampton Roads, July 21st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a, m. 

Clear at beginning; overcast, with slight rain toward end of watch. 
Course N. N. W. p. c. Light Northerly breezes. 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy; pleasant with light Northwesterly breezes. Shel- 
lacking the waterways, hatches, combings and ladders on gun deck. 
Ship on her course N. N. W. p. c. P. L. at end of watch 11.7. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with light passing showers during first two hours. Gentle 
breeze from W. N. W. Painting ship. Went to general quarters at 
9:30. Tested magazine flood-cocks. Summary court martial met at 

10:20 for trial of (fireman first class), (C. P.), 

(fireman first class), (corporal U. S. M. C), 

(private U. S. M. C); court adjourned at 11:40 until 3 p. m. 

W. S. Connery (Sea.) was rated coxswain to date from July 20th. P. 
L. at 12 m. 70.5. Geo. H. Beamer (Sea.) rated coxswain to date from 
July 15th. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



83 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light passing showers, with gentle breezes shifting 
from Westerly to Easterly. Painting ship. Board of survey condemned 
239 pounds of salt beef. Summary court martial reconvened at 3:05. 
P. L. at close of watch 26.7. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Partly cloudy; pleasant, with light Easterly airs. Summary court 
martial adjourned at 4:40 until following morning. By order of Com- 
manding Officer, the summary court martial convened July 11th, of 
which Lieutenant B. S. Newman, U. S. M. C, was president, was dis- 
solved. At 6:00 changed to N. W. by N, p. c. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy; pleasant; light Easterly breezes. Ship on course N. 
W. by N. P. L. at end of watch 82.7. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light breezes from Northward and Eastward. P. L. at 
end of watch 38.5. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Hampton Roads, July 22nd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, wath light Northeasterly airs and passing showers of 
rain. At 2:40 sighted bright light on port bow and changed course to 
N. P. L. 75.3. No bottom at 568 by Thompson machine. At 2:25 
course to N. N. E. P. L. 80.1. At 3:15 slowed engines to 40 revolu- 
tions. At 3:05 light abeam. At 3:38 course N. P. L. 87.3. No bottom 
at 75.8. P. L. at 4:00, 90.1. Revolutions 40 per minute. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. ra. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with occasional slight showers, clearing towards end 
of watch. Light Northeasterly airs, with occasionally stronger puffs. 
Ship on course N. p. c. at half speed; 40 revolutions. At 4:15 went 
ahead full speed. P. L. 92.6. At 4:30 changed course to N. by W. 
P. L. 95.2. At 7:05 changed course to N. by W. Vo W. p. c. P. L. 30.4. 
Soundings with Thompson machine: 4:00, no bottom at 66; 4:30, no 
bottom at 77; 5:00, no bottom at 58; 5:30, no bottom at 58; 6:00, 23% 
fathoms; 6:30, 271/2 fathoms; 7:00, 30 fathoms; 8:00, 19 fathoms. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 83 

S a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with Northerly breezes. (0. S.), and 

(coppersmith) were released from arrest, their term having 

expired. (Sea.) and Private , U. S. M. C, were given 

three days in single irons for overstaying leave and returning on 
hoard intoxicated. Drill after quarters: First and Second Divisions, 
bayonet exercise; Third Division, target practice; Fourth Division, 
compass; Seventh Division, small arms. At 11:30 the clock was set 
back four minutes. Summary court martial set and adjourned to 10:30 
the following morning. Ship on course N. W. by W. p. c. At 11:30 
changed to N. W. 14, N. P. L. 91.7. At 12:00 changed to N. W. by N. 
P. L. 98.2 At 10:30 Currituck Lt. was sighted bearing W. by S. mag. 
At 11:00 sighted Cape Henry Dt. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with light breezes from E. N. E. At 1:10 Cape Henry Lt. 
Towers were in range. Hauled in P. L., reading 12.4. Took on pilot 
and stood in to Hampton Roads. Passed U. S. S. Princeton bound out, 
and exchanged numbers. Came to anchor at 3:00 off Old Point Comfort 
in 121/^ fathoms water, with 45 fathoms chain. Bearings from anchor- 
age: Lt. house N. E. % N., Rip Raps S. E. by E. % E. Draft, forward 
18 feet, aft 19.6 feet. U. S. S. St. Lcuis- came in and anchored. Com- 
manding Officer called on Commanding OfScer of St. Lours. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with gentle Easterly breezes. Swung to flood tide at 5:30. 
Boiler "B" disconnected and fires out at 7:10. Fires banked in boilers 
"A" and "C." Commanding Officer returned on board at 7:50. Ham- 
mocks issued. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with cool Southeasterly breezes. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., July 23rd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with gentle breezes from E. S. E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant 



84 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 a. m. to S a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from E. N. E. Crew scrubbing 
hammocks. Swung to flood tide at 7:00. U. S. S. Saturn passed in at 
7. Q. M. Dept. Ship No. 22 passed in at 7:25. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy; warm and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. 
(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Easterly breezes. Ship heading E. by N. 
U. S. S. Leonidas (collier) anchored close alongside to port. Swung to 
tide 3:30 p. m. Head then W. Received on board from Glacier two 
iron gallery targets, 2 boxes charts and 2 packages of sailing directions. 
At 3:00 steam was turned on steering gear and windlass and engines 
were turned over. Steam turned off and engines secured at 3:30. Quar- 
ters at 3:30 and clean hammocks turned in to sailmaker's mate. From 
2:45 to 4:30 the following general telegraphic message was received 
from U. S. S. St. Louis: 6635, 6890, 817, 4187, 0338, 4423, 496, 0141, 8722, 
0570, 6731, 6839, 4488, 0935, 2200, 6422, 8080, 6199, 629, 496, 6890, 9409, 2896, 
756, 7947. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breeze from E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to 12 p. m. 

Overcast, with light Easterly breezes and occasional rain. 

(Signed) C, E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., July 24th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Ship swung to tide at 2:30 to 3:30. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with passing showers. Gentle breeze from N. E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

5 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with gentle breezes from N. E. and passing showers. 

(C. P.) and (oiler) were released from confinement. 

By order of Commanding Officer. (C. P.) v^^as placed in con- 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 85 

finement ten days ia single irons for having been brought off drunk by 
police at St. Thomas and a reward of ten dollars paid for his return. 

(fireman first class) was placed in confinement ten days in 

single irons for having been brought off drunk by police at St. Thomas 

and ten dollars reward paid for his return. (fireman first 

class) was placed in confinement ten days in single irons for having 
been brought off drunk by police at St. Thomas and ten dollars reward 

paid for his return. and (firemen first class) 

were placed in confinement three days in single irons for overstaying 
liberty 1^/4 hours and returning drunk. At muster, the findings and 
sentences of the summary court martial, at one of which Lieutenant B. 
S. Neuman presided, and at the others, Lieutenant Nathan Sargent, 
were read as follows: (private U. S. M. C), offense, hav- 
ing in his possession articles of clothing and other property belonging 
to other persons than himself; sentence, to perform extra duty for 

three months. Disapproved. (C. P.), offense, returning 

from liberty in an intoxicated condition and attempting to assault 
master-at-arms; sentence, solitary confinement on bread and water 
for 30 days, full ration every fifth day, to perform extra police duty for 
three months and lose three months' pay, amounting to $66. Approved 

and loss of pay referred to Secretary of Navy. (private 

U. S. M. C), offense, being in an intoxicated condition on board U. S. 
S. Yoskmite; sentence, solitary confinement on bread and water for 30 
days, with full ration every fifth day, and perform extra police duty 

for three months. Approved. (fireman first class), offense, 

attempting to smuggle intoxicating liquors on board ship; sentence, 
solitary confinement on bread and water for 15 days, full ration every 
fifth day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to $35. Recommenda- 
tion to clemency approved and sentence remitted, except as to loss of 

pay, which is referred to Secretary of Navy. (corporal 

U. S. M. C), offense, coming on board vessel in an intoxicated condi- 
tion and in charge of police authorities at St. Thomas; sentence, re- 
duced to next lower grade, that of private U. S. M. C, and to perform 

police duty one month. Approved. (fireman first class), 

offense, leaving vessel without permission while at anchor St. Thomas, 
D. W. I.; sentence, solitary confinement on bread and water for twenty 
days, full ration every fifth day, and lose one month's pay, $35. 
Recommendation to clemency approved and sentence remitted, except 
as to loss of pay, which is referred to Secretary of Navy. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy and threatening rain. Gentle Easterly breezes. Edward 
Emil Anneke (Sea.) given his discharge from service, issued by order 
of Department, and left ship with his personal effects at 3:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



86 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light breezes from Northeast. Swung to flood tide at 

8:30. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Hampton Roads, Va., July 25th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Ship swinging 
with ebb at 3:30. 

(Signed) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle Easterly breezes. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with gentle breezes from E. N. E. Divisions drills as fol- 
lows at quarters: First Division, skirmish; Second Division, bayonet 
exercise; Third Division, single sticks; Fourth, bayonet exercise; 

Fifth, skirmish drill. By order of Commanding Officer, 

(Sea.), and Private (U. S. M. C.) were released from confine- 
ment at expiration of punishment, and Private (U. S. M. C.) and 

(fireman first class) were confined for ten days in single 

irons and reduced to fourth class; offenses, , overstaying liberty 

24 hours, brought off by police drunk; , returning from liberty 

drunk and disorderly. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, v/ith Easterly breezes. At 1:40 brought to and sighted 
starboard anchor. All clear. Anchored again in 121/2 fathoms of 
water, 45 fathoms chain, shackle inside the hawse. Ship's head p. s. c. 
N. E. by E. Bearings from anchorage: Old Pt. Lt. N. E.; Rip Raps 
S. by B. 1/2 E.; Thimble Lt. E. N. E. % E. Received ordnance stores 
from Navy Yard as follows: 4 division tubs, 30 revolver belts, 1 rattle, 
64 cutlasses, and in Equipment (Navigator's supplies) Department, 3 

boxes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 87 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light Easterly airs and occasional heavy rains. Ship 
swinging with ebb about 4:30. 

(Signed) C. B. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with passing showers during last hour. Light breeze from 
E. N. B. Hoisted in steam launch. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., July 26th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from N. E. Swung to ebb tide at 
2:45. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Slightly cloudy; warm and pleasant, with light Northeasterly airs. 
At 5:00 sent back 7 pr. irons to U. S. S. St. Louis. At 6:05 having re- 
ceived permission to proceed from senior officer, got under way and 
stood up the river for Newport News, Captain and Navigator in 
charge. Draft, forward 18 feet, aft 20 feet. At 7:30, having received 
permission from senior officer, came to anchor, with starboard anchor 
off Newport News. S. B. & D. D. Co.'s plant in nine fathoms of water, 
veering to 30 fathoms chain. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and very warm. Divisional drill after quarters. At 10:30 

got up anchor to go into dry dock. At 11:45 came to anchor again 

in nine fathoms, veering to 30 fathoms chain. Lieutenant J. T. Smith, 

Lieutenant G. Wilkts and P. A. Engineer Mehlman appointed as board 

to insrect hull. _ . 

(Signed) S. HENDRIB, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from Southward and Eastward. Ensign 
George Eustis lefi ship on leave granted by Commanding Officer. E. 
Merrault (Lds.) left the ship on leave granted by Commanding Offi- 
cer. Got up awning stanchions and set them. Navy Yard tug came 
alongside with mail. Sent off in her 145 empty 6-pdr. shells, 11 boxes, 
10 empty 5" shells. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



88 LOG OF THE U. S. S. Y03EMITE. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with Southeasterly airs; passing showers. At 4:00 the 
tug Wanderer came alongside and we moved into the N. N. S. & D. D. 
Co.'s dry dock. Secured and water all out at 7:50. Shut off sanitary 
system 6:20. C. B. King (C. M.) was sent to Naval Hospital, Norfolk, 
in tug Alice, at 6:00, with H. B. Joy (C. B. M.) and D. E. Shurly 
(Apoth.) in attendance. Fires out in all boilers. Started fire in don- 
key boiler. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and cooler, with Southerly breezes. Ship lying in dry dock. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., July 27th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from S. by W. Ship in dock. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from W. S. W. Dock hands scraping v.-ater- 
borne surface. Board at work on report on hull. Sent members of 
special liberty list on shore. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with light Westerly airs. (C. P.), 

(fireman first class) were released, time having expired. 

(mach.) released temporarily. At 9:30 inspected at quarters, 

after which crew exercised at infantry drill in j'ard. Recall at 11:00. 

(Signed) F. L. BATON, Ensign. 

Noon to 4 p. m. 

Overcast and calm; very hot. Stores received from Norfolk Navy 
Yard in Paymaster's, Ordnance, Equipment and Steam Engineering 
Departments. Commanding Ofiicer left ship by order of Navy Depart- 
ment. Ship in dock being scraped. Received two boxes charts from 
Hydrographic Office, consigned to Commodore Watson, U. S. S. Ore- 
gon, in care U. S. S. Yosemite, and stored in care equipment yeo- 
man. In accordance with Art. 1594 U. S. N. R., the Executive Officer 
made an examination of the underwater fittings, and found all in good 
condition, except the zinc plates of the rudder, which should be re- 
newed. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 89 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and very warm, with light Westerly airs. H. B. Joy (C. B. M.) 
and D. E. Shurly (Apoth.) reported aboard ship. At 5:30 crew mustered 
at quarters. 

(Signed) F. D. STANDISH, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast at beginning of watch, with slight showers, clearing to- 
ward end of watch. Light Southeasterly airs. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., July 2Sth, 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with light Southerly airs. Light showers. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and threatening, clearing later, with Southerly airs. Com- 
menced priming coat on ship's bottom. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partially cloudy; pleasant, with light breezes from Southward. At 
9:30 inspected at quarters, after which exercised First, Second, Third, 
Fourth, Fifth and Seventh Divisions at infantry drill in yard. A re- 
ward of ten dollars was offered for the apprehension and return of 

(private U. S. M. C), (fifer U. S. M. C), 

(private U. S. M. C.) by order of the Commanding Officer. Ord- 



nance stores in small amount received on board. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, with moderate Southerly breezes. Lying in dock; work in 
progress. Jones, R. (cabin steward), discharged. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Southerly breeze. In dock. Workmen 

on board. (fifer U. S. M. C.) brought on board in charge 

of officer at 7:35. Reward of ten dollars paid and he was confined in 
windlass compartment under charge of sentry. Ordnance and Navi- 
gator's supplies received (two boxes). 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 



90 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with light airs from E. S. E. Dock yard workmen work- 
ing on blower engines and ventilators. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., July 29th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with slight showers, followed by clearing sky with moder- 
ate Southerly breezes; cooler. 

(Signed) F. D. STANDISH, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy; cool and pleasant, with light Southerly breezes. 
(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, with light Southerly airs; warm. (fire- 
man first class). (C. P.), and (private U. S. M. 

C), were released from confinement, time having expired. 

(fireman second class) was confined in single irons for ten days for 
smuggling" cocaine aboard. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant; very warm, with light Southerly airs. Ship 
floated in dock at 3:50 p. m. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with light Southerly airs. Ship was warped out of 
dry dock and made fast alongside dock just outside dry dock gate at 

.5:55 p. m. (private U. S. M. C.) reported on board at 6:45 

p. m., condition C. S., and v/as placed in charge of sentry, by order 
of Commanding Ofl[icer. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light airs from S. W. Made fast alongside dock. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 91 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., July 30th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Southerly breezes. Moored to wharf. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with light Southerly breezes. (private U. S. M. 

C.) reported on board ship and was confined to windlass compartment. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Weather clear and very warm, with light Southerly airs. 

(Signed) F. D. STANDISH, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with threatening rain; cooler, with gentle Southerly 
breezes. At 1:00 Navy Yard tug Alice came alongside and discharged 
the following stores: One bbl. sperm oil, for Ordnance Department; 

3 bbls. of sperm oil in Equipment (Navigator's supplies) Department; 
30 bbls. lard oil, for Steam Engineering Department; 71/2 bbls. beans 
and 3 bales and 13 boxes clothing for Paymaster; also began discharg- 
ing quantity of ammunition, not completed at end of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Light rain; cooler, with light Southwesterly breezes. Received 
from Navy Yard tug Alice 100 lbs. hemp rope, 6 pounds saluting pow- 
der, 309 5" steel shell point fuse, 109 5" shrapnel point fuse, 146 
5" C. L shells point fuse, 3,400 lbs. ritle powder stored in 21 200-lb. 
tanks. At 5:00 Chief Engineer M. B. Cooley left the ship on leave. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Weather clear and pleasant, with cool Southwesterly breezes. Fin- 
ished stowing ammunition in magazines. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., July 31st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, clearing betv/een 3:00 and 4:00, with moderate Southerly 

t)r66ZGS. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 



92 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from S. W. Shipyard workmen working on 
billboards and electric wiring. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm, with light airs from S. W. Moored to wharf in 
dock yard. At 10:00 inspected at quarters. Dock yard workmen work- 
ing on board. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with light airs from S. W. Lying at dock of N. N. S. & 
D. D. Co. A reward of ten dollars offered for apprehension and 

return of (private U. S. M. C.) 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with light Southerly breezes. Moored to wharf. Work- 
men from yard at work on billboards. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light Southwesterly airs. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., August 1st, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, with Southwesterly breezes. "Workmen on board 
working on billboard. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Partly cloudy, clearing later, with light Southwesterly airs. No 
work going on during this watch. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, with light Southerly breezes. Ship towed from 
dock at 10:15 and came to anchor off shipyard in nine and a half 
fathoms of water, veering to 30 fathoms chain, starboard anchor. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair, with light breezes from Southward and Westward. At anchor 
off Newport News. S. B. & D. D. Co.'s yard, from which men at work 
on ship in construction of billboards and pipe work. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 93 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and warm; overcast toward end of watch, with wind squall. 
At anchor in nine and a half fathoms, with 30 fathoms chain. At 
6:00 veered to 45 fathoms. At 7:15 hove to 30 fathoms. Dock yard 
workmen at work on steam piping and billboards left ship at 5:00. 
Swung to tide at 5:45. Tug Alice discharged three boxes for Engineer 
Department, Equipment and Navigator's supplies Department. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, clearing towards end of watch, with gentle Southwesterly 
breezes. T. English (private U. S. M. C.) reported aboard, C. and S., 
at 10:30. Swung to ebb tide at 10:45. At anchor. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., August 2nd, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and bright, with moderate Northwesterly breeze. At 12:30 
a small schooner-rigged boat sank about 60 fathoms off our port quar- 
ter after being abandoned by her crew. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from Westward. At anchor. 
Swung to flood tide at 6:15. Fifteen workmen from N. N. S. B. & D. D. 
Co. came on board at 7:45. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Westerly airs. Ship beginning to 
swing to ebb about 11:50 a. m., when all hands up anchor and moved 
ship to pier. Duplex pump from engine room received on board from 
N. N. S. B. & D. D. Co. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, pleasant, and very warm. Light Southeasterly airs. At 1:00 
moored ship to pier of N. N. S. B. & D. D. Co. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Sharp squall from S. E. at 4:50, with rain, thunder and lightning. 
Workmen from yard came to work on bow at 7 p. m. 

(Signed) P. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 



94 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with light breezes from S. W. Released (fire- 
man first class) from confinement, his term of punishment having 
expired. Ship yard workmen on bill boards. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., August 3rd, 189S. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light wind from S. W. Moored to wharf 
of N. N. S. B. & D. D. Co. Dock yard workmen at work on billboards. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from S. "W. Dock yard work- 
men on board at 7:35. Sixteen privates U. S. M. C. reported in 
charge of Sergeant-Major for duty on board. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridiaji. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from S. S. W. (fire- 
man first class) and (fireman first class) released from con- 
finement, term having expired. (fireman first class) still 

overstaying liberty. Workmen on board. 

(Signed) F. D. STANDISH, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy; warm and pleasant, with light Southerly airs. Com- 
manding Officer returned on board at 1:15 p. m. Spare articles for 
new dynamo delivered on board for Navigator. Navy Yard tug Alice 
delivered box of drill cartridges for U. S. S. Neavark and one taffrail 
log, 200 feet log line and 4 boat compasses. Harry C. Tilden (O. S.) 
left ship on eight days' furlough to report on expiration to Command- 
ing Officer of U. S. S. Vermont. Anthony Howard enlisted as cabin 
steward for term of one year. Work of dismounting guns Nos. 3, 6, 
4 and 9 begun under charge of Constructor and dock yard people. By 

order of Commanding Officer, Privates , , , 

and Fifer , U. S. M. C, were released from confinement and 

turned over to custody of Lieutenant B. S. Neumann, U. S. M. C, com- 
manding guard, on account of transfer to Marine Barracks, Wash- 
ington. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 95 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Partly cloudy; warm; light Southwesterly breezes. The following 
marines left the ship at 4:45 to be transferred to U. S. Marine Bar- 
racks, Washington, Fifer Hayes, Privates Bain, Darcy, Edwards, 
Hackett, Kelly, King, Miller, Mowsee, Quinn, Turner, Thomas, White 
and Ward. Work on billboards and painting continued. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with cool S. W. breezes. Work going on on 
billboards, setting mounts for guns Nos. 3 and 4, and replacing mount 
of gun No. 9. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., August 4th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with moderate Westerly breezes. Boilers "A" and "C" fired 
at 2:30 a. m. Workmen mounting guns and making alterations. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with light Southwesterly winds. Dock yard workmen 
mounting guns and making alterations. Commenced coaling ship at 
5:45. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant. At dock. Received stores in Equipment De- 
partment. (C. P.) released from confinement, time having 

expired. (C. P.) absent without leave. Workmen on 

board from shipyard. Commanding Officer made an official visit to 
U. S, S.Minneapolis. B. R. Shurly (Apoth.) received his discharge. 
(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Work of coaling from lighter and mounting 
guns continued. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southwesterly airs. Lieutenant T. 
H. Newberry left the ship on leave. Geo. W. Patterson (0. S.), dis- 
charged by order of Secretary of Navy, left ship. Ceased coaling at 

4:35, having taken on board 154 tons. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 



96 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with fresh Southwesterly breezes. Workmen from yard 
working on billboards and gun mounts. Pilot came aboard to take the 
ship out in the morning. Nicholas C. Seuffert (Apoth.) reported on 
board with his transfer papers at 9:40 from U. S. R. S. Richmond, 
League Island Navy Yard, Pa. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Newport News, Va., August 5th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, clearing toward end of watch. Light Westerly winds, with 
occasional squalls. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with Westerly breezes. Cast off from pier and 
got under way with assistance of tug at 6:15 a. m. Pilot in charge. 
Draft, forward 19 feet, aft 20 feet. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, with light airs from Northward and Westward. At 8:15 
came to anchor, with starboard anchor in 4% fathoms water, veering 
to 15 fathoms chain. Bearings from anchorage p. c: Ship's head, 
W. N. W.; Pimmins Pt., S. W. V2 S.; Craney Island Lt., N. % W.; 

Shed No. 2, E. N. E. V2 E. (C. P.) having been absent 

from ship four days without permission was declared a deserter. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, with North Northwesterly airs. Following en- 
listed men received on board from U. S. R. S. Franklin : Mathew Cam- 
erford (mach. second class), Walter C. Sedendorf (mach. second class). 
Order of Chief of Bureau of Navigation, dated August 5th, 1898, order- 
ing discharges of Michigan Naval Reserves was read to the crew at 
quarters 3:30. 

(Signed) W. R. PARKER, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, v/arm and pleasant, with light Northwesterly airs. Coal- 
ing from lighter continued. Ship swinging with flood about 5:30. U. 
S. Navy Yard tug came alongside and delivered 3 gun tubs, 4 sets 5" 
sectional handles, 2 sets 5" wrenches, 2 gun lanyards, 64 cutlasses. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 97 

scabbards and frogs, 12 sheepskin sponges, 2 gun covers in Ordnance 
Department. At 4:45 Jas. Farrel, Paymaster's Clerk, reported on 
board for duty. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light airs from Southward. Coaling ship from lighter, 
using ship's crew in addition to shore hands. T. H. Newberry re- 
turned from leave and reported for duty at 8:00. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Norfolk, Va., August 6th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant; calm. Coaling from lighter with assistance of 
stevedores. Ship swung to ebb tide at 1:30. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, calm and pleasant. Ship swinging with flood about 6:30. 
Finished coaling from lighter at 7:00. Total coal received on board 
167 tons. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenajit. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southwesterly airs. Cleaning ship 
till 9:00 a. m. Got under way at 9:15 a. m. for Hampton Roads. At 

let go starboard anchor. Cable parted at 15 fathoms shackle. 

Anchor and 15 fathoms chain lost. Bearings from lost anchor: Ship's 
head, E. i^ N.; Lt. House, N. E. % N.; Buoy, E. by N.; Middle ground 
Light, S. W. 1/4 S. At 11:24 came to anchor with port anchor in 12% 
fathoms v/ater, veering to 45 fathoms chain. Old Pt. Lt. House, N. E. 
% E.; Thimble Lt., E. N. E. V2 E. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light airs from Southeast. Got out steamer 
and put her in working order. Overhauled anchor cables and put in 
new pins. Ensign P. B. Gaylord left the ship on leave for one week, 
with permission to ask for extension of time, by order of Navy Depart- 
ment. A telegram revoking the order to discharge the Michigan Naval 
Reserves was read to the crew at quarters 3:00 p. m. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant 



98 LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITB. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southeasterly airs. Jno. Grady (fire- 
man first class) reported on board from U. S. R. S. Franklix. Received 
one new starboard anchor, three boxes charts and stores in Ordnance. 
Wm. C. Gray, Pay Clerk, left the ship, his appointment as Pay Clerk 
having been revoked. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, clouding over in last hour, with light Southerly 

breezes. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 7th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light breezes from Southward and Eastward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, wuth light breezes from Southward. (0. S.) 

was given one week extra duty by Commanding Officer for remaining 
out of boat on shore. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Partly cloudy, warm and pleasant, with light Southwesterly airs. 
Ship swinging with flood tide at beginning of watch. Lieutenant Gart- 
ley, U. S. N., reported aboard with orders, and was sent to U. S. S. Scin- 
DiA to report to Senior Officer Present, returning with orders for his 
retuiTi to former station. Box of flags for Navigator received on board 
from U. S. S. Glaciek. General muster and reading of Articles of War 
after quarters. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Southwesterly airs. Commodore Crow- 
ninshield, U. S. N., Chief of Bureau of Navigation, came aboard at 1:00 
p. m., accompanied by his wife and son, and inspected the ship and 
crew at quarters. Navy Yard tug came alongside and delivered pack- 
age of charts for U. S. S. New York. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 99 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear, with gentle breezes from Southward and Westward. At 4:15 
Commodore Crowninshield, U. S. N., Chief of Bureau of Navigation, 
Navy Department, left ship and was saluted with eleven guns. Lieu- 
tenant Gartley, U. S. N., left ship, detached from duty and ordered 
to return to Philadelphia. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Southwesterly breezes. Ship 
swinging with flood at beginning of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 8th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with breezes shifting from Southeast to Southr 
west. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fail', with gentle breezes from Southward and Westward. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle Southwesterly breezes. 



(fireman first class) returned on board at 8:00, and was placed in con- 
finement in double irons pending trial by S. C. M., by order of Com- 
manding Oflicer, (fireman second class), (fire- 
man second class), (fireman second class) were given one 

week extra duty each for refusing to obey order of petty officer. 

(ship's cook, fourth class) was given one week extra duty for 

appearing on deck out of uniform. At 9:30 inspected at quarters, after 
which exercised crew at Divisional drills as follows: First Division, 
great guns; Second Division, single sticks; Third Division, small arms; 
Fourth Division, artillery; Fifth Division, revolvers and compass; 
Seventh Division, small arms. Cleaning sides and ship. At 10:15 re- 
ceived three Very's pistols from Navy Yard tug. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, warm and pleasant, with gentle Southwesterly 
breezes. Ship swinging with ebb about 3:00. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 



U.9fO. 



100 LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with, light Southwesterly breezes. Fires in 
boiler "C" allowed to die down. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle Southwesterly breezes, increasing 
towards end of watch. Swung to flood tide at 11:50. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 9th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, with light Southwesterly breezes. Ship swinging with ebb 
about 2:30. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with cool Southwest breezes. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from S. S. W. At 10:35 
began to swing to flood tide. Finished swinging at 11:20. At 11:00 
steamed ahead to keep from being fouled by steamer Jane Kelsall, 
which had come in and anchored, fouling our berth. Bag inspection 
at quarters. At 11:35 general muster, at which Commanding Officer 
stated he had received from Navy Department complaint of ill-treat- 
ment of crew by Executive Officer and would order an investigation. 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from S. S. W. Painting star- 
board side of ship. Swinging to ebb tide at close of watch. Charles 
S. Piper examined and passed by Surgeon as mess attendant. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Pai-tly cloudy, warm and pleasant, with gentle Southwesterly 
breezes. IT. S. Navy Yard tug Alice came alongside and delivered 3 
boxes and one Coate Search Light. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, clearing towards end of watch, with fresh Southwesterly 
breezes. Swinging to flood tide at close of watch. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 101 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 10th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with stiff to moderate S. W. breezes. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
4 a. m. to S a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southwesterly breezes. U. S. Troop 
Ship Alamo passed out to sea at 6:00 a. m. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with fresh Southwesterly breezes. 

(mach. first class), with three days' confinement still to serve, had 
same remitted by order of Commanding Officer. At 9:30 inspected at 
quarters, after which exercised crew at divisional drills. At 10:00 
U. S. S. Dolphin passed in and came to anchor. 

(Signed) F. D. STANDISH, Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, clouding toward end of watch, with squalls. 
Quarterly board of survey condemned ninety pounds of ham (smoked). 
H. C. Tilden (Lds.) reported on board for duty. Swung to tide at 1:30. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with heavy Southwesterly squall at 6:30 p. m. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with fresh breezes from S. W. 

(Signed) F. D. STANDISH, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 11th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, with light breeze from S. W. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and rainy, with gentle S. S. W. breezes. U. S. S.Doli'iiin 
left anchorage at 7:10, bound out. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast, with smart showers at beginning of watch. Light North- 
westerly airs. Board of survey on anchor, consisting of Lieutenant 
Moore, U. S. N., U. S. S. Alexander; Lieutenant Dow, U. S. N., U. S. S. 



102 LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

ScixDiA, and Lieutenant Smith, U. S. N., U. S. S. Yosrmite, met on 
board and adjourned. General quarters at 9:30 and again immediately 
after leaving quarters. Officer of powder division reported magazine 
flood cocks tested and found to be in good order and condition. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with very light airs. Summary court martial 

convened at 1:45 p. m. to try the case of — — — - (fireman first 

class), charged with being absent without leave eight days. Court 
adjourned at 2:30 p. m. to await the action of the reviewing authority. 
First and Fourth Divisions at knotting and splicing; Second and Third 
at signalling from 2:00 p. m. to 4 p. m. 

(Signed) S. HBNDRIB, Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with rain during last hour, with light airs varying from 
N. E. to S. E. Received on board per Navy Yard tug in Ordnance 
Department two gun carriage covers. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with rain at beginning, clearing somewhat towards end 
of watch; light Southwesterly airs. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 12th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with occasional slight showers. Swinging to ebb tide at 
end of watch. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

OA'ercast and cloudy, but cool and pleasant, with light Southwesterly 
airs. Finished swinging to ebb at 6:00. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy, with light breezes from S. W. Went to fire quarters at 
9:30. At 10:30 got up port anchor, and as it was foul let go starboard 
anchor in 11 fathoms water, veering to 45 fathoms chain. Quarterly 
board of survey condemned ninety pounds of ham in Paymaster's 
Department to be thrown overboard. Bearings from anchorage: 
Ship's head, p. s. o. W. % S.; Middle Gd. Lt., S. W. % w.: Old Pt. Lt., 
N. E. by E.; Buoy, N. E. % N.; Rip Raps, S. E. Vs E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 103 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, witii liglit S. S. E. breezes and rain squalls. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with sharp rain squalls at beginning of watch, with light 
Southwesterly airs. Ship swinging with ebb about 6:00. U. S. Navy 
Yard tug Alice came alongside and began discharging ammunition. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and cloudy, sprinkling occasionally during the watch. 
Received from General Storekeeper, U. S. Navy Yard, Norfolk, per U. 
S. Navy Yard tug Alice, ISO rounds 5" common shell and 143 I'ounds 5" 
shrapnel, and stowed same. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 13th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with drizzling rain, with gentle breeze from S. W. Com- 
menced to swing to flood at 11:00. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, with gentle Southwesterly breezes and rain. U. S. S. 
Dolphin passed in at 7:20. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast and threatening rain, with light Southwesterly airs. Six 
workmen and boy arrived at 9:00 from Newport News Ship Building 
and Dry Dock Co. to work on search light platform. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and warm, with light Southwesterly airs. Light shower from 
3:00 to 3:10. Swung to flood tide at 2:30. Workmen on board setting 
up search light. Navy Yard tug discharged 83 empty ammunition 
boxes (6-pdr.) and Ordnance stores. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy and pleasant; partly overcast, with light Southeasterly airs. 
Ensign F B. Gaylord returned from leave and reported for duty. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 



104 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast, with light S. E. airs. Swung to ebb tide at 9:40. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., August 14th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cool, with light Westerly airs. Ship swinging to flood 
tide about 3:15. Slight rain towards end of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast at beginning of watch, with light Southwesterly breeze, 
clearing towards end. Swung to flood tide at 4 a. m. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southwesterly airs. Quarters for 
inspection at 10:00, after v/hich the crew were marched to muster and 
G. O. No. 184 was published. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast, with rain; light variable breezes. Ship commenced swing- 
ing to flood at 2:50, finished at 3:30. Sent special liberty party on 
shore. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with rain and light variable breeze. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southerly airs, shifting to Northerly 
towards end of watch. Swung to ebb at 9:30. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 105 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, August 15th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, clear and pleasant, with light Northwesterly airs. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, with light airs from Northward and Westward. Commenced 
swinging to flood at 4:00. Finished at 4:30. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light variable airs. The findings and sen- 
tences of the summary court martial, at which Lieutenant Jas. T. 
Smith, U. S. N., presided, was read to the crew at muster, as follows: 

(fireman first class), for overstaying leave eight days, was 

sentenced to thirty days solitary confinement on bread and water and 
to lose one month's pay, amounting to $35; full ration every third 
day. Sentence of court was approved by Commanding Ofiicer, except 
as regards loss of pay, which was respectfully referred to the Secretary 
of the Navy. Fires started in boiler "C" at 12 m. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Partly cloudy, warm and pleasant, with light Southeasterly airs. 
Hoisted in steamer and boats and made preparations for getting under 
way. Box of tools received from U. S. S. Scindia in Steam Engineering 
Department. Drilling machine received on board for Construction 
Department. At 3:45, having obtained permission of Senior Ofliicer 
Present, called all hands and got under way. Draft, forward 18 feet 
6 inches, aft 20 feet. 

(Signed) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. Standing out, U 
S. S. Glacier following. In casting anchor, strap parted. Engines 
reversed, stopped; life buoy let go; life boat lowered; recovered buoy; 
got under way at once. At 5:30 Cape Charles Lt. abeam made num- 
ber and "Philadelphia." At 5:03 Cape Charles Lt. bore S. E. by E. U 
E. Red Buoy N. E. by E. % W. P. L. put out at 5:00, reading 13. L 
At 5:35 took departure. Bell buoy on port beam. P. L. 18.0. Course N. 
E. by E. Vz E. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly breezes. At 6:09 course 
N. E. by E. % E. p. c. P. L. 24.9. At 7:00 changed course to N. N. E. 
% E, p, c. P. L, 37.9. At 7:53 course changed to N. E. % N. p. c. 



106 l.OG OP THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

P. L. 50.0. P. L. at end of watch 51.7. From 7:53 till 8:00 average 
course steered was N. E. to avoid other vessels. The Commanding 
Officer at the conn. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign, 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, with light breeze from E. Running up coast in charge of 
Navigator. At 11:22 Winter Quarter Shoal bore abeam. Ship's head 
N. E. % N. p. c. P. L. 98.3. Changed course to N. by E. V2 E. p. c. 
At end of watch P. L. 6.9. 14 fathoms water. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to League Island, Pa., August 16th, 1898. 
Commences and imtil 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Easterly airs. Course N. by E. Vz E. 
At 1:40 changed course to N. P. L. 30. Fenwick Shoal Lt. Vessel 
abeam at 1:57. P. L. 34.1. At 1:51 course N. by B. 1/2 E. P. L. 30.7. 
At 2:00 went at half speed. At 2:25 course N. W. 1/2 N. P. L. 38.5. 
At 3:00 course N. N. W. V2 W. P. L. 42.7. Stopped at 3:20 and took 
in P. L., reading 44.7, still heading N. W. 1/2 N. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with considerable haze and fog. Ship lying to 
off and Southeasterly of Cape Henlopen Lt. At 4:53 went ahead N. W. 
1/2 N. At 5:34 changed to N. N. W. V2 W., and slowed to % speed. At 
6:15 stopped and took on board pilot. Proceeded up bay under charge 
of pilot. Soundings with Thompson machine, 5:04, 12 fathoms; 6:00, 
13 fathoms; 5:30, 8 fathoms. Clock set ahead 5 minutes at 7:17. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Warm and pleasant, with light Westerly airs. Under way up river, 
under charge of pilot. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with cool Southwesterly breezes. Ship in 
charge of pilot, coming up river until 12:57, when dropped anchor off 
League Island Navy Yard in 6V2 fathoms watei-, veering to 30 
fathoms. Horseshoe Range Lights bearing as follows: No. 1, W. % 
N. p. c; No. 2, N. W. p. c, and No. 3, S. E. by E. 1/2 E. p. c, the 
ship's head being W. ^4 S. p. c. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 107 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light airs from S. S. E. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant, with light variable airs. Ship swinging to the 
flood at beginning of watch. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, August 17th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant, with light Southeasterly breeze towards 
end of watch. Swung to ebb tide at 3:00. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast, clearing towards end of watch, with very light South- 
westerly breeze. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light breeze from W. S. W. Ship swung to 
flood at 8:30. Got out steamer. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Southwesterly airs. Commodore 
Casey and Captain Houston called officially at 2 p. m.; paraded guard 
and fired salute of eleven guns. Officers called from U. S. Aktic. Paint- 
ing ship. Lieutenant C. E. Lothrop placed on binnacle list for loss of 
vision. Ship swung to ebb at 3:30. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, with squalls from Northwest. 

(Signed) P. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and cloudy, with occasional showers. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



108 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, Pa., August 18th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with rain and light breezes from W. Calm at end of 
watch. Swung to ebb at 3:40. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Calm and clear in first part of watch, gradually clouding over 
towards end. 

(Signed) F. B. GAYLORD, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from S. E. His Excellency, the 
Governor of Michigan, and staff, came on board at 11:45. Marine 
guard paraded. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant; quite warm (with light Southwesterly airs. At 
12:20 went to general quarters. Secure at 12:25. Commodore Casey 
came aboard at 2:00, and left at 3:00, receiving full honors. His Ex- 
cellency, the Governor of Michigan, on board. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast and warm, with rain towards close of watch. His Excel- 
lency, the Governor of Michigan, left the ship at 6:15, when a salute of 
17 guns was fired. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and warm, with light airs from S. W. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, August 19th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with continuous rain after 1:00. Almost no 
wind. 

(Signed) S. HENDRIE, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with a light drizzling rain. Light airs from S, 
(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 



LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 109 

8 a. m. to noon. 

Overcast, with occasional light rains, clearing towards end of watch. 
Electrical workmen aboard from yard. Swung to flood tide at 10:20. 
Bag inspection at quarters. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy, with light Northwesterly airs. At 3:00 (fireman 

first class) and (C. P.), prisoner undergoing sentences of 

court martial, were released and brought to the mast, where the Com- 
manding Officer ordered that the unexpired portions of their sentences 
be remitted and they restored to duty. Ship swinging with the ebb 
about 3:45. 

(Signed) C. E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Northwesterly airs. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy, with light airs from N. W. Ship commenced to swing to 
flood at 11:00. Finished at 11:30. 

(Signed) GILBERT WILKES, Lieutenant. 
JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, August 20th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from N. W. 

(Signed) T. H. NEWBERRY, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear, cool and pleasant, with light Northwesterly airs. 

(Signed) CYRUS E. LOTHROP, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant, with light Northerly breezes. Bags and ham- 
mocks sent ashore on tug in charge of Ensign S. Hendrie, with detach- 
ment of men. Ensign C. Stearns, U. S. N., reported on board. At 
10:45 general muster, at which the Commanding Officer thanked the 
Officers and men for their services. 

(Signed) F. L. EATON, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Lieutenants Gilbert Wilkes, T. H. Newberry, 
C. E. Lothrop, Ensigns P. L. Eaton, F. D. Standish, W. R. Parker, F. 



110 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

B. Gaylord and Doctor D. L. Parker were detached and ordered home. 
258 men were paid off and sent home. 139 men from U. S. S. Minneapo- 
lis reported for duty. Lieutenant G. C. Breed reported for duty. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Lieut. Gilbert Wilkes was ordered to take charge of draft of men, being 
the entire crew of the Yosemite, and proceeded by special train to Detroit, 
where they received their honorable discharge from the service. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from East, N. W. and South. Swung 
to ebb tide about 4:30. Lieutenant W. P. White and Ensign J. L. 
Sticht reported for duty. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy. Light airs to light variable breezes. By order of Com- 
manding Officer, placed (Lds.) under sentry's charge for 

safe keeping to await further action of Commanding Officer, for "Dis- 
respect to Commanding Officer." Received following signal (wig wag) 
from U. S. R. S. Richmond, "Telegraph message at Commandant's 
office for Captain Emory." Swung to flood tide at 10:30. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
August 21st, 1898, at anchor, League Island, Pa. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Partly clear and cool. Light airs from W. by N. Riding to flood. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and light breezes from S. W. Swung 

to ebb tide about 5 o'clock. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and hot. Light variable airs. At 9:30 the Commanding 
Officer and Executive Officer inspected ship's crew at quarters. Sent 

liberty party ashore. By order of Commanding Officer 

(Lds.) was released from sentry's charge and restored to duty. At 11:30 
swung to flood tide. (Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Light breezes from S. W. to W. S. W. Sent visit- 
ing party to Minneapolis. Visiting party from Minneapolis came 
aboard. (Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSBMITE. HI 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy to fair and warm. Light airs to light breezes from S. W. 

by S. Visiting party from U. S. S. Minneapolis returned, also the one 

from this ship. (Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair. Barometer steady. Light airs from S. W. by W. to W. S. W. 
Riding to ebb tide. (Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

JAS. T. SMITH, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, League Island, Pa., August 22nd, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Light S. W. wind. Clear. At 2:00 started auxiliary boiler. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair. Light breeze from S. W. Barometer steady. Liberty party 
returned with exception of J. J. Saladay (Sea.), P. J. Dougherty (C. 
P.), J. Birmingham (C. P.), Spolders (M. first class). Received 170 
lbs. bread in Pay Department. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and warm. Light airs and breezes from South. At 9:30 mus- 
ter at quarters. Absentees (Sea.), (C. P.), 

(fireman first class, Hoseman (Lds.), (C. P.). 

After which called divisions forward for instructions as regards sta- 
tions, etc. Store up port anchor, and lefe foul anchor hanging at hawse 
hole. Let go starboard anchor in 9 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms 

chain. Temp., magazines 80°, bunkers 82°. (Sea.), and 

(fireman first class) returned on board 3 1-3 hours over- 
time. Sent signal to Richmond, request permission to shift anchors, 

which was granted. 

. (Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Light S. W. wind. Clear and warm. 1:00 p. m. liberty party went 
ashore. H Sargent, Executive Officer, left ship on five days' leave. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and v/arm. Gentle breezes to light airs from S. V/. to W. At 

5:30 mustered at quarters. Absentees, (Sea.), 

(E.), (App.), (fireman first class), 

(fireman first class), (fireman second class), 

(fireman second class), (C. P.), (C. P.), 

(P. M.), (App.). 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



112 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

S p. m. to midnight. 

Light South wind, clear and warm. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
B. I. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor League Island, Pa., and steaming down 

Delaware River, August 23rd, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Heavy dew. Light breezes from W. S. W. 
Swinging to ebb between 12:00 and 1:00 a. m. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast. Light bi-eezes from the W. S. W. and S. W. by W. 

High water at 5:45. Tested siren and whistle. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 a, m. to meridian. 

Light E. S. E. breeze and clear. At 9:30 called divisions for inspec- 
tions and drills, as follows: First, small arms; Second, great guns; 
Third, single sticks; Fourth, revolvers; Fifth, small arms; Sixth, 
excused; Seventh, revolvers. Absentees without leave at 10:00 a. m., 
(Sea.), (fireman first class), (fire- 
man second class), (C. P.), (C. P.), 

(P. M.), Ancher (A. second class), (C P.), 

(C. P.). 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breezes from S. W. Bar- 
ometer steady. Received from Navy Yard, League Island, Pa., 120 
fathoms 8-in. hawser. Received detachment of men from U. S. S. 

Minneapolis as follows: (Sea.), (Lds.), 

■ (A. 2 c), — (A. 2 c), (A. 2 c), 

(A. 2 c), (A. 2 c), (Lds.), 

(A. 2 c). (A. 2 c), (A. 2 c), (A. 2 c), 

■ (A. 2 c), and (A. 2 c). (P. M.) 

placed In confinement for five days by order of Commanding Officer. 
(Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. At 4:29 hoisted steam cutter on board. At 5:00 
hove up anchor and proceeded down Delaware. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S. W. Steaming under 
Conn of pilot. Anchored about 7:00 o'clock. Bearings at anchorage, 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 113 

Schooner Ledge Range E. N. E., Wharf Marcus Hook N. W. by W. 
% W. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear. Light to moderate breeze from S. W.. backing to S. W. by 
S. Barometer steady. Banked fires under three boilers. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea and anchor off Tompkinsville, L. I., August 24th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair. Gentle breeze from S. W. Swung to ebb at 1:30. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fine and pleasant. Light S. W. breeze. At 5:00 a. m. hove up 
anchor and proceeded down Delaware to sea. At 8:00 a. m. Ship John 
Shoal Light House abeam. (Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze from S. S. W. and 
South. Steaming under conn of pilot until clear of Delaware Bay. 
Sighted five fathom Bank light-ship at noon bearing E. by N. Got 
life boats ready for lowering. Secured anchors for sea. Exercised at 
quarters. (Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and hot. Moderate breeze from South. On course S. by E. 
p. c. under steam alone. At 12:35 Five Fathom Light-ship bore abeam 
distant ^A mile. Changed course to N. N. E. p. c. P. L. 28.6. At 1:15 
N. E. end Lt. Ship bore abeam, distant one mile. Changed course to 
N. E. % N. p. c. P. L. 32.3. At 2:50 Absecum Lt. bore abeam, dis- 
tant 12 miles. At 3:15 changed cour.se to N. N. E. % E. p. c. P. L. 60.8. 
Lost overboard one lead and 15 fathoms wire from sounding machine. 
Exercised apprentices at heaving lead, and landsmen at knotting and 
splicing. (Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair. Misty. At 5:40 P. L. 92.5. Changed course from N. N. E. 14 
E. p. c. to N. by E. % E. At 5:20 steering gear jammed and slow'ed 
down for 10 minutes to clear it. Average speed 14.1. At 5:00 mus- 
tered at quarters. Absentees, (Sea.), (fireman 

first class), (fireman second class). (C. P.), 

(C. P.). (P. M.), (A. 2 c), 

(C. P.). (C. P.). 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



114 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Light South breeze. Hazy inshore. Dark to Northward. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS. Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain second hour of watch. Pilot 
came on board at 8:20. Entered Gedney Channel at 10:00 p. m., under 
his conn. Made signal to Flagship anchored off Tompkinsville, and 
came to anchor. Statue of Liberty bearing N. N. E.; Robbin's Lt. 
North, with 45 fathoms at windlass. Swung to flood about 11 o'clock. 
(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Tompkinsville, L. L, August 25th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Overcast, with passing showers. Light airs from N. W. At 2:30 
began swinging to ebb tide. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast. Misty. Barometer falling. Light airs from N. W. At 
5:30 got up anchor and shifted anchorage, pilot at conn. Let go an- 
chor at 6:45 in 8 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Bear- 
ings at anchorage: Left Entrance Light House Pier N. N. W. % W. 
p. c, Robbins Light N. % E. p. c. S. H. N. p. c. Draft 19 feet forward, 
20 feet 10 inches aft. Tested siren and whistle. Flagship made time 
and uniform signals No. 6390 and No. 5264. Signalled to Nkw York 
"Permission to get under way (int. 121)", which was granted; also 
permission to anchor (int. 131), which was granted. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Light S. W. breeze; overcast. Spread awnings. At 9:30 quarters 

for inspection and heavy gun drill. List of absentees: — — 

(Sea.), 2nd dir.; (fireman first class), 6th dir; 

(fireman second class), 6th dir.; (C. P.), 6th dir.; 

(C. P.), 6th dir.; (P. M.), 7th dir.; (A. 2 c), 1st 

dir.; (C. P.), 6th dir.; (C. P.), 6th dir. At 10:30 

Board of Medical Survey on Lieutenant J. T. Smith. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S. W., changing to mod- 
erate breeze from W. N. W. Swung to ebb about 3:30. Lieutenant 
N. Sargent returned to the ship. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 



LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. H") 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudj'. Light to gentle breezes from N. W. At 5:30 mustered at 
evening quartei'S and had setting up exercises. Sent visiting party to 
U. S. F. S. New York, returning at 8:00. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast. Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from S. W. to W. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 
B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Tompkinsville, L. I.; under way; 
At anchor, Sandy Hook, August 26th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from N. N. W. Swung to flood 
tide at beginning of watch. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from N. W. by N., backing to W. N. 
W. last hour. Flagship made routine uniform and time signal — ^Gen. 
6351. Received following fresh provisions in Pay Department, 234 lbs. 
beef, 169 lbs. vegetables. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from N. W. and N. N. W. At 
9:30 mustered at quarters. Absentees: Kimball (Sea.), Coogan (fire- 
man first class), Steinig (fireman second class), McDermott (C. P.), 
Mitchell (C. P.), Moore (P. M.), Ancher (A. 2 c), Dougherty (C. P.). 
Donelly (C. P.), Held setting up and gun training drill. Overhauled 
battery. Bkooki.tn hauled down Commodore's flag. Texas hoisted the 
pennant. Tug Uncas came in and proceeded to Navy Yard. Received 
from Navy Yard, New York, two thimbles for towing purposes. Sig- 
nals from "Y." to F.— Absentees 9, sick 1. Coal on hand 970, expended 
8. From "Y." to Nauant— when will you be ready to get under way? 
"N." to "Y." — 4 o'clock. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. At 2:30 hoisted steam cutter on board. At 3:30 
all hands weigh anchor. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 



116 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from West. At 4:15 got 
under way and at 6:25 anchored in 5 fathoms water and 30 fathoms 
port chain off Sandy Hook. Bearings at anchorage, Sandy Hook Lt. 
E. by S., Beacon N. E. by E. % E., Buoy No. 10 W. N. W. S. H. S. S. E. 
all p. c. At 7:15 Xahant anchored off port bow. Signalled to Naiiant 
No. 132 (anchor at discretion). Draft 18 feet forward, 19 feet 10 inches 

aft. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

5 p. m. to midnight. 

First part fine and clear; last part overcast. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Sandy Hook, and at sea, August 27th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Overcast. High fog. Light mist at 3:00. Moderate to light breezes 
from N. N. E. and N. by E. Swinging to ebb tide at 2:00. 

(Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from North and 
East. Riding to ebb tide. Barometer rising slowly. Began prepai-a- 
tions for towing monitor. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from N. N. E. Made preparations 
for getting under way. At 9:00 gave 9" hawser to U. S. Monitor 
NAHANxand got under way, and stood out of New York harbor, under 
conn of Commanding Officer with U. S. Monitor Naiiani' in tow for 
Delaware Breakwater. At 11:30 stopped off Scotland Light-Ship and 
sent boat to U. S. Monitor Xahant in charge of Ensign Burns to super- 
intend securing of that vessel's chain bridle to hawser. Draft forward 
18 feet, aft 19 feet 9 inches. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N. N. E. Took departure at 
1:15, Scotland Light-Ship abeam Vg mile off port beam. Course South 
p. c. Towing the Nahakt. Speed at 40 revolutions. At 3:35 Sea Girt 
Light abeam, distant 8 miles. At 3:35 changed course to S. by W. p. c. 
P. L. 17.0. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 



LOG OF THE V. S. S. TOSEMITE. 117 

4 p. m. to S p. m. 

Light breeze from E. N. E. Clear and smooth. Steaming, towing 
Monitor Nahant. At 7:30 Barnegat abeam, distant 10 miles. At 6:30 
tested all lights. Held survey on corn meal and herrings in brine. 
Condemned 1 bbl. corn meal and 5 bbls. herrings. Wm. P. White, 
Lieutenant, senior member of board, witnessed heaving them over- 
board. At 6:39 stationed deck lookouts. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy. Clearing. Light breeze from East. Smooth sea. Moon- 
light. Steaming under boilers A, B and C until 10:00. Hauled fires 
on boiler A to make repairs. Course S. W. by S. p. c. At 8:10 Barne- 
gat Lt. abeam. Ship's head S. W. by S. At 8:30 sighted Tucker Id. 
Lt. 2^?^ pts. on starboard bow, and shortly after Absecom Lt. At 10:00 
got a cask in 13 fathoms C. vs. S. Barnegat Lt. bearing N. by W. mag.. 
Tucker Id. W. V2 N. mag., and Absecom Lt. W. S. W. 1/2 W. mag. At 
12:00 Tucker Id. Lt. N. N. W. Vs W. mag., Absecom Lt. N. W. by W. 
% W. mag. Three steamers and one schooner passed going North, 
and three steamers going South. Passed three schooners going South. 
(Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, anchor at Breakwater and at sea, August 28th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair, cool and pleasant. Moderate breezes from East and North. 
Under boilers B and C. Towing iSTAHANT. Revolutions 40. At 2:18 
changed course to S. W. and again to S. W. by S. at 2:28. Slowed 
down at 2:30. At 3:40 increased speed to 40 revolutions. Sounding at 
2 o'clock, 19y2 fathoms; at 4:00 o'clock, lli/^ fathoms. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair. Moderate breeze from North, bawling to N. E. On course S. 
W. by S. p. c, under steam alone with U. S. Monitor Nahant in tow. 
At 4:45 changed course to S. W. % W. p. c. P. L. 3.9. At 6:00 changed 
course to N. by W. p. c, with Five Fathom Light-Ship on starboard 
beam, distant one mile. P. L. 11.6. At end of watch on general coui-se 
W. by N. standing in to anchorage off entrance to Delaware Bay un- 
der conn of Commanding OfRcer. Made signal for pilot. At 6:00 in- 
creased speed to 45 revolutions. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 



118 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from N. E. to E. by N. At 
10:25 let go port anchor, in 13 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain. Bear- 
ings, Beacon Delaware Breakwater W. N. W. V2 W., Cape May Light 
N. N. E. 1/4 B., S. H. N. W. V2 N. all p. c. Draft 18 feet forward, 19 
feet 10 inches aft. At 11:45 disconnected hawser from Nahant and 
made preparations for getting under way. Naiiant steamed for Dela- 
ware Bay on route to League Island. By order of Commanding Offi- 
cer, released (P. M.), and restored to duty, his time of 

confinement having expired. Signalled Int. code, ship's name to Signal 
Station at Cape Henlopen. At 11:00 signalled to Nahant wig-wag, 
"Kindly send signal torch when boat returns." At 10:30 signalled 
to "N.," "We are at anchor." "N." to Y.," "Shall we haul in and pass 
off?" "Y." to "N.," "Yes, we will send boat to you." 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from N. E. Clear and smooth. At 
2:20 Five Fathoms Bank Lt.-Ship abeam, distant 3 miles. At 3:20 
Five Fathom Bank N. E. end Lt.-Ship abeam, distant 5 miles. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from East. Sea smooth. 
Steaming under boilers B and C. Completed repairs on boiler A at 
5:30. Course N. E. Vs E. p. c. At 5:18 began to swing ship to Nd.. 
stopping at 5:50 on N. N. W. Sun obscured. At 7:00 changed course 
to N. E. % E. p. c. Pat log 69.9. At 7:55 got a cast of the lead in 
17 fathoms. 

(Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair, cool and pleasant. Moderate tO' gentle breeze from East. 
Moonlight. Steaming under boilers B and C. Started fires under 
boiler A at 9:25. Cast off lead at 10:00 in 191/2 fathoms of water, at 
12 o'clock 23 fathoms. Passed five sailing vessels bound West. Red 
light on distant clouds on starboard beam for a few moments about 
11:30. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator, 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Montauk Point, L. I., and at sea, August 29th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair to clear. Gentle to moderate breeze from East. On course N 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. HI) 

E. Va E. p. c. At 2:20 sighted Shinnecock Lt. bearing N. N. E. 1/2 E. 
At 2:25 changed course to N. E. by E. i/^ E. p. c. P. L. 57.1. At 2:38 
changed course to N. E. by B. % E. p. c, P. L. 62.0. At 3:40 Shinne- 
cock Lt. bore abeam, distant 10 miles. Changed course to E. N. E. % 
E. p. c. P. L. 72.0. Connected in boiler A. Took following soundings: 
At 2:00, 22 fathoms; at 4:00, 21 fathoms. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and cool. Gentle breezes from East. Ship rounding Montauk 
Point standing in for anchorage on Fort Pond Bay, Commanding Offi- 
cer at conn. (Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cool and pleasant. At 8:51 anchored 8% fathoms water and '10 
fathoms chain to water. Draft, 18 feet forward, 19 feet 8 inches aft. 
Ship's head S. by E., East Tangent N. E. Vs E., West Tangent W. % S. 
Hoisted signal to U. S. Monitor Jason, "Y. to J.," "When will you be 
ready to sail?" (ans. wig-wag), "We have no Navy Code. Prepare to 
get under way. At 9:30 quarters for inspection. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Stiff breeze from S. S. W. Sea smooth. Gr.>t 
under way at 1:40 with Ja^on in tow, and stood out of Fort Pond Bay 
into Block Id. Sound, and thence to sea, passing midway between 
Endeavor Shoal and South West Ledge. Under boilers A and D. Mak- 
ing 50 revolutions. At 4:00 heading S. S. E. % E. p. c. Signals from 
Jason at 12:55, "We are getting under way." At 2:00 to .Jason, "Slow 
on your engines until we get clear of the fleet." At 2:30 from Jason, 
"I would like to keep my engine room force busy and keep my engine 
turning over, it would help my steering." Ans., "Use your own dis- 
cretion." At 3:55 put out Pat. Log, reading 0. 

(Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair, cool and pleasant, moonlight after 7:00 o'clock. Towing the 
Jason. Course S. S. W. Vz W. 50 revolutions per minute. At 6:00 
changed course to S. W. % W. 45 revolutions. Mustered at quarters. 
Secured anchors for sea, 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy. Stiff breeze from S. S. W. On course S. W. T's W. p. c. 
Towing U. S. Monitor Jason. Engines running at 45 revolutions. Dur- 
ing watch passed by four steamers standing to Wd. and two schooners 
standing to Nd. and Ed. At end of watch P. L. 60.8. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



120 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea and standing up Delaware Bay, August 30th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair. Cool. Moderate to stiff breezes from S. W. by S. to South- 
west. Rapidly moving lower send. Moonlight at times. Steaming at 
45 revolutions. Jason in tow. Passed at 12:30 a 4-masted schooner 
standing to N. E. 

(Signed) .J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Moderate, hazy and smooth. 50 revolutions. Towing Jason. At 
4:40 cast lead in 32 fathoms. Later part stiff breeze, clear, smooth. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant. Stiff breeze from W. S. W., with moderate sea. 
Steaming under boilers A and E, making 45 turns, with Jason in tow, 
also steaming. Course S. W. % W. p. c. At 9:30 went to fire quarters, 
then setting up exercise at quarters. Four steamers and several sail 
in sight during the watch. Temp., coal bunkers, 77°; of magazines, 72'^. 
(Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from S. W. and S. W. x S. Tow- 
ing the Jason. Got casts of lead as follows: Noon, 23V2 fathoms; 1 
p. m., ny2 fathoms; 2 p. m., 21 fathoms; 3 p. m., 18 fathoms. Sighted 
N. E. end Light Ship at 2:30. Five Fathom Bank Light Ship at 3:30. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair. Gentle to stiff breeze from S. W. by S. On course S. W. by 
W. % W. p. c, with IT. S. Monitor Jason in tow. At 4:40 changed 
course to W. V^ W. p. c, with Five Fathom Light Ship on port beam, 
distant 1/2 mile. P. L. 93.7. At 6:40 hauled in P. L. 10.7, and hoisted 
signal for pilot. At 7:30 stopped and took on board pilot, after which 
stood up Delaware River under conn of Commanding Officer and pilot. 
At 5:00 mustered at evening quarters and had setting up exercise. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair and pleasant. Moonlight. Steaming up Delaware Bay, with 
Jason in tow. Pilots at conn of both ships. At midnight rounded 
buoy off Baker Shoal. Speed about 9 knots. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 
B. S. NEUMANN, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 131 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Steaming up Delaware River, and at anchor. 

League Island, Pa., August 31st, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Light airs. Clear. Moonlight. At 4:15 abreast of Reedy Island. 
Steaming up River, towing U. S. Monitor Ja8o.\. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from S. S. W. and S. W. Standing 
up the Delaware against ebb tide towing Montior Jason. At 6:20 an- 
chored off Navy Yard, League Island. Bearings at anchorage: Horse 
Shoe Range, W. % N. p. c; League Id. Lt. N. N. W. Vg W. p. c; ship's 
head E. 1/2 N. Draft of ship 18 feet 6 inches forward, 20 feet aft. 
Jason cast off hawser and proceeded to anchorage, under her own 
steam. (Signed) WILLIAM P. WHITE, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from W. S. 
W. Crew engaged in cleaning up decks and stowing away gear. By 
order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded: 

(A. 2 c), shirking, one week extra duty; (0. S.), 

absent muster watch, to be called % hour earlier for one week; 

(Cox.), absent muster, same; (A. 2 c), absent muster watch, 

same; (Sea.), absent muster watch and life boat, one week extra 

duty; A. 2c.), absent muster watch, same; (A. 2c.), late 

hammock; — (A. 2 c), absent muster watch, one week extra 

duty; (Sea.), profane and obscene language, two weeks 

extra duty. (Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and hot. Light airs from W. S. W. Cleaning ship. Received 
draft from five men from U. S. R. S. RrcnwoND. Unbent and stowed 
below foresail. (Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Clear and hot. Light airs from W. S. W. P. Leach, P. A. Surgeon, 
reported on board for duty, as per orders No. W. A. M., 134, 410, Secre- 
tary Navy, dated August 25th, 1898. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear. Light airs from W. S. W. Visiting party returned from 
U. S. S. Columbia. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



132 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, League Island, Pa., and at sea, September 1st, 1808. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Partly clear and cool. Damp. Light breezes from W. S. W. StartJl 
to swing to flood at 2:45, finishing at 3:05. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Light airs. Very hot. At 7:00 hoisted steam launch aboard. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and hot. Light to gentle breeze from S. W. Mustered at 
quarters at 9:30, and had routine divisional drills. Following ab- 
sentees: Kimball, E. (Sea.), Coogan (fireman first class), Mitchell (C. 
P.), Moore (P. M.), Ancher (A. 2 c). Moore (P. M.) returned from 
liberty, 9 days and 4 hours overtime. Made preparations for getting 
under way. At 11:00 got under way and steamed down Delaware Bay 
under conn of Commanding Officer and pilot; steaming under two 
boilers. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Gentle breezes from S. W. At 1:30 instructed men 
of watch in heaving lead and signals. Steaming down Delaware Bay, 
pilot at conn. At end of watch Buoy No. 16 min red, between Ship 
John Shoal and Cross Ledge, about 200 yards off port quarter. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Light airs from S. W. Clear and pleasant. At 4:22 Cross Ledge 
light bore abeam. At 4:55 fourteen foot Bauk Light House abeam. At 
5:20 Brandy wine Light House abeam. Pilot conning ship. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Gentle to moderate breezes from S. S. W. and 
South. Smooth sea. Moonlight. Light haze. Discharged pilot. At 
6:47 set course E. % S. p. c. P. L. 3.7. At 7:00 Cape May Light abeam, 
distant 10 miles. P. L. 5.2. Secured anchors for sea. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair. Gentle breeze from S. W. hauling to West. On course E. 
% S. p. c. Steam under two boilers. At 8:30 changed course to N. E. 
Vz N. p. c. with Five Fathom Light Ship abeam, distant Vz mile. P. L. 
22,2. At 9:15 N. E. end Light Ship abeam, distant 4 miles. P. L. 32.2. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 123 

At 11:10 Absecom Light abeam. P. L. 54.9. At 10:10 slowed down 
to 55 revolutions. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMIT E, 
At sea, at anchor off Tompkinsville, L. I., September 2nd, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair and cool. Gentle breezes from N. E. by E. Barometer falling. 
Coasting along New Jersey coast en route to New York. At 12:45 
changed speed from 55 to 50 revolutions. At 2:40 P. L. 93.3, changed 
course from N. E. V2 N. to N. 112 E. both p. c. At 2:50 Bamegat Light 
abeam, distant about 21 miles. At 2:00 and at 4:00 took soundings 
which agreed with data given on chart. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Hazy and calm. Steaming 50 revolutions to 5:30, then various 
revolutions by Captain's orders. Received pilot on hoard. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from S. W. and W. Entered Gedney 
Channel under conn of pilot. Went to quarters and had setting up 
exercise. At 11:17 anchored w-ith squadron off Tomkinsville in 9 
fathoms water, 40 fathoms chain at water's edge. Bearings at an- 
chorage: Robbins Reef Light N. by W. (magnetic), Right Tan Beck- 
ter Basin N. W. by W. 1/2 W. Draft 18 feet forward, 19 feet S inches 
aft. Fired salute 11 guns to Commodore Philip, returned with 7 guns 
by Texas. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy and fair. Gentle breeze from West and S. S. W. Made 
preparations for getting under way. Made signal, "Request permis- 
sion to shift berth." Ans., "Affirmative." At 3:45 called all hands 
up anchor and shifted berth to one nearer U. S. Monitor Montauk. 
Draft forward 18 feet, aft 19 feet 8 inches. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair. Light breezes from W. S. W. At 5:15 got up anchor and 
stood out of New York Bay, pilot at conn, U. S. Monitor Montauk in 
tow. Draft 18 feet forward, 19 feet 8 inches aft. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



124 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Light and clear. Towing U. S. Monitor ]Montauk to sea. 7:15 dis- 
charged pilot. Scotland Light Ship abeam. Clear and smooth. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from S. W. Barometer 
steady. Smooth to moderate sea. Towing :>Ioistauk. 55 revolutions. 
Got soundings at 10 o'clock, 21 fathoms and 29 fathoms; and at 12 
o'clock, 17 fathoms. At 10:00 changed course to S. % W. p. c. Bright 
moonlight and aurora. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, and steaming up Delaware River, and 

At anchor, September 3rd, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair. Moderate breeze from S. W. and W. S. W. On course S. % 
W. p. c. U. S. Monitor Moxtauk in tow. At 12:15 slowed down to 50 
revolutions. At 12:35 sighted Barnegat Light, bearing W. % S. At 1:40 
changed course to S. W. Vs S. p. c. P. L. 54.0. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breezes from S. W. by W. At 6:20, 
P. L. 89.6, changed couse to S. W. % W. p. c. At 4:10 changed revolu- 
tions to 55 from 50. Took soundings at 5:00, 20, 21, 21. At 6:00, 21, 22, 
22. At 7:00, 23 fathoms. At 8:00, 22 fathoms. Temp, of magazines, 
82°. A number of schooners in sight. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fine and pleasant. Clear, with small Southerly swell. Five Fathom 
Bank Lt. Ship abeam. At 11:50 stopped to receive pilot. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from Sd. and Wd. 
Towing ^SIoNTAUK up Delaware Bay under conn of pilot. Speed about 
8 knots. Ship John Shoal Lt. 3 miles ahead at end of watch. Served 
out monthly money to crew. Served out provisions. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED. Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair and hot. Gentle breeze from West. Standing up Delaware 



LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 125 

River under conn of pilot, with U. S. Monitor Montauk in tow. At end 
of watch Bombay Hook Light on port beam. Mustered at evening 
quarters. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to S p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from West and S. W. 
At 7:00 anchored in 9% fathoms water, 45 fathoms port chain. Let go 
anchor off quarantine station. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

At 8:20 hauled in towing hawser from Montauk. Light airs. Clear 
moonlight. At 9:20 swung to flood tide. Later part light breeze. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, League Island Navy Yard, 
Philadelphia, Pa., September 4th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from S. W. Swung to ebb 
tide about 4 o'clock. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and hot. Slight breeze from S. W. by S. At 5:10 ran hawser 
to U. S. Monitor Montauk. Got under way and stood up Delaware 
River, with monitor in tow under conn of Commanding Officer and 
pilot. At 6:50 hawser parted, stopped, anchored and ran out another 
hawser to monitor, expended 120 fathoms 8' hawser. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and hot. Light breeze from S. W. and S. N. by W. At 11:45 
cast off monitor when off Fort MifQin and both ships stood up river for 
anchorage off League Island. By order of Commanding Officer, re- 
leased (A. 2 c.) from confinement and restored him to duty. 

Commanding Officer sentenced (Sea.) to confinement for 

two days in brig for insubordination. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Light breeze; clear, pleasant weather. 1 p. m. came to anchor in 6 
fathoms. Horse Shoe range, W. % N. mag. League Island back range, 
N. W. Vi: N. mag. 45 fathoms starboard anchor. Draft forward 18 



12fi LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

feet, aft 19 feet 2 inches. 3:00 o'clock liberty party went ashore, 6-7 

a. m. 1:00 p. m. draft of twelve men from U. S. R. S. RICHM()^'D, 

(second class fireman), straggler from Yosemite, sent on board from 
KrcuMOXD (prisoner at large). 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Warm; light to gentle breeze from S. S. W. At 6:30 veered to 45 
fathoms starboard chain. Signals as per list (no list). 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

First part clear and warm. Later part overcast. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, League Island Navy Yard, September oth, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Overcast; rainy first part. Light variable airs. Swung ship to 
flood tide at 12:10. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from N. W. Bar. rising. 
Tested siren and whistle. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fine pleasant weather. Light N. W. airs. Absentees at 9 a. m. 

(Sea.) 1 d.; (0. S.) 1 d.; (0. 2 c.) 1; 

(0. 2 c.) 1; (Sea.) 2; (Sea.) 3; 

(0. 2 c.) 3; (Sea) 2; (1 Ids.) 5; ■ 



(a. 2 c.) 3; (a. 2 c.) 3; (boy) 5; (F. 

1 c.) 6; (C. P.) 6; (f. 1 c.) 6; (C. P.) 

6; (a. 2 c.) 3; (a. 2 c.) 3; (Sea.) 2 

dir.; (opp.) 1 dir. Absent since August 23rd. Declared 

deserters by order of Commanding Officer from August 24th, having 

been absent ten days without leave. 9:00, , drunk, put in 

charge of sentry (jack-of-dust). 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from West and S. W. N. Cleaning ship. 
Received draft of twelve men from U. S. R. S. Richmond. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 



I-.OG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 137 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Light airs; pleasant weather. 5:30 quarters for drill. 6:00 

(jack-of-dust) released from sentry. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moonlight to moderate breeze from 
Wd. and Sd. Riding and ebb tide. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, League Island Navy Yard, September 5th, 1898. 
Commences and until 4 a. m. 

Clear; light and gentle breeze from W. S. N., backing to S. W. 
Swung to flood tide at 12:45. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Calm and clear. Morning orders carried out. 6:50 ship swung to 
tide. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and warm. Light airs and gentle breezes from S. W. Riding 
to ebb tide. Mustered at quarters and drilled as per routine. Made 
preparations for coaling. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy to fair. Passing shov,-er first part. Gentle breeze from 
West and S. W. Received on board two 10" hawsers, 120 fathoms each, 
and returned to Yard one 9" hawser of 120 fathoms. (fire- 
man first class) returned from liberty, 30 hours overdue. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Light breezes to light airs from W. S. W. Swung 
to ebb tide at 7:30. Navy Yard workmen at work on board in Depart- 
ments of Construction and Repair and Steam Engineering. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. ra. to midnight. 
Cloudy to fair. Light airs to light breeze from W. S. W. and S. W. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



128 LOG OF THE U. S. S. TOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, League Island, September 7th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair. Light airs and breezes from S. W. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and warm. Light to gentle breezes from S. W. Barometer 
nearly steady. Swung to ebb tide about 8 o'clock. Received in Pay 
Departments 176 lbs. bread, 220 lbs. beef, 176 lbs. vegetables. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from S. W., hauling to W. S. W. At 9:30 
mustered at quarters and had routine divisional drills. Following ab- 
sentees: (Sea.); (O. S.); (a. 2 c); 

(a. 2 c); (Sea.); (a. 2 c); 



(Sea.); (a. 2 c); (a. 2 c.) 



(a. 2 c.) ; (a. 2 c.); (Sea.) ; (1 Ids.) ; 

(bay) ; (f. 1 c.) ; (C. P.) ; 

(C. p.); (C. p.); (C. H. M. Att). At 9:10 coal 

lighter came alongside. By order Commanding Officer, 

(fireman second class) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and 
water for three days for disobedience of orders. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair first part; rain squalls latter part. Gentle to stiff breezes, 
shifting from S. S. W. to N. W. Four coal lighters and two steam coal 
hoists alongside. Coaling ship from two coal lighters, one on each side. 
At end of watch received 83 tons 580 pounds of coal. 

(Signed) .7. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 p. ni. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast and rainy. Light to gentle breeze from N. W. Coaling 
ship; finished for the day at 6:10, having taken on board 143 tons since 
4:00, and a total of 227 tons for the day. Sent visiting party to U. S. 
S. Minneapolis Highest temperature in magazines, 84. Mustered 
at evening quarters. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and damp. Light breezes from N. W. and W. N. W. 

(Sea.), (0. S.), (Sea.) and 

(Sea.) returned on board 62 hours overtime. (a. 2 c.) re- 
turned on board 31 hours overtime, he having been sent ashore on 
duty to return immediately. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 

WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 129 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, off League Island, and underway down Delaware River 
and Baj'-, September 8th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Light airs. Overcast. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy. Light breeze from West. Barometer rising. Began coal- 
ing ship at 7:15. Following men returned from liberty 71 hours over- 
time: (fireman first class), (a. 2 c), 

(a. 2 c.) 22.5 lbs. beef, 180 lbs. vegetables and 180 lbs. bread received 
in Pay Department. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and cool. Light breezes from N. W. and N. E. At 9:00 mus- 
tered at quarters. Absentees: (a. 2 c), (Sea.), 

(a. 2 c), (a. 2 c), (a. 2 c), 

(1 Ids.), (bay), (C. P.), (C. P), 

(C. P.), (C. P.), (pvt), 



(g. m. 1 c), (W. T.), (pvt), (1 Ids.). 

Coaling ship. During watch took in 1,213 buckets of coal. Total 

amount, 2,483 buckets. Commanding Officer awarded (m. 

at a.) punishment, four weeks' extra duty., and reduced to fourth class, 
tor returning 31 hours overtime, when sent on shore on duty. Re- 
ceived from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, League Island, for Ord- 
nance Department, 40 single sticks; for Equipment Department, for 
towing purposes, 4 slits of 15 fathoms, length of l^^-inch chain. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Warm and pleasant. 2 p. m. finished coaling; took in 500 tons. 
3:30, light fires under boiler B. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and cool. Light breezes from E. by S. and S. E. At 6:30 got 
underway. Pilot in conn and stood down Delaware River. Steam two 
boilers, third being connected. At end of watch off Oil Pier, below 
Chester. Draft, 18 feet 8 inches forward, 21 feet 6 inches aft. Temper- 
ature magazines, 82°. (G. M. 1 c.) returned on board 22^^ 

hours overtime, having been sent ashore on duty to return 7:15 p. m. 
September 7th. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Light and clear. Steaming dov/n river, 10:40. Ship John Shoal 



130 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Light abeam, 11:23. Cross Ledge Lighthouse abeam, 11:55. 14-foot 
Bank Light abeam. Fine and clear. 10:30, opened connections on 

boiler B. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

WILLL\M P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At Sea, en route to Mole St. Nicholas, September 9th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S. E. x S. and E. 
S. E. Steaming down Delaware Bay under conn of pilot beginning of 
watch. Discharged pilot and set course S. E. At 2:56 changed course 
to South. Pat. log reading, 24.3. Took departure Cape Henlopen 
Light, bearing W. S. W. V2 W. distance 3 miles. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy to fair. Gentle breeze from N. E. Barometer rising. On 
course South p. c, under steam alone. At 5:30 stood about one mile 
to Ed. of course to clear a steamer. At end of watch, P. L. 97.6. Aver- 
age steam, 140 lbs.; revolutions, 6,514. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair. Stiff breeze from N. E. Barometer falling. At 9:30 went to 
general quarters. At 9 changed course from S. to S. V2 W., P. L. read- 
ing 12.2 By order of Commanding Officer, released and restored to 

duty at expiration of term of confinement (f. 2c.). Tested 

flood cocks. Highest temperatures of magazines, 81°. By order of 
Commanding Officer, following men were punished as follows: 

(G. M. 3 c), 1 hour 45 minutes overtime, reduced to second 

class; (G. M. 1 c), reduced to second class; — 

(Ids.), returning from liberty unfit for duty, reduced to second class; 

(pvt.) 7 hours overtime, reduced to third class; 

(fireman, first class), 30 hours overtime, reduced to fourth class; 

(a. 2 c), 47 hours overtime, reduced to fourth class: 

(Sea.), 62 hours overtime, reduced to fourth class; (O. S.), 

62 hours overtime, reduced to fourth class; (Sea.), 62 hours 

overtime, reduced to fourth class; (Sea.), 62 hours over- 
time, reduced to fourth class; (a. 2 c), 71 hours overtime, 

reduced to fourth class; , 71 hours overtime, reduced to 

fourth class; (Sea.), 18 hours overtime, reduced to third 

class; (pvt.), 7 hours overtime, reduced to third conduct 

class. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 



LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 131 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Strong breeze and overcast. Small Easterly swell. Ship rolling 
gently. 1 p. m. to end, frequent squalls. 3:30, clearing. Served out 
clothes and small stores by divisions. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
4 p. m. to 6 p.m. 

Cloudy and warm. Fresh to moderate breeze from E. to E by N. 
Barometer steady. Mustered at quarters. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair. Moderate breeze from E. by N. and East. On course S. V2 W. 
p. c, under steam alone. At end of watch P. L. 70.1. Average steam 
135 lbs., revolutions 69.6. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair. Rain squall passed us for about fifteen minutes during first 
part. Ship on course S. % W. 



WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, September 10th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Moderate breeze and clear, with some Easterly swell. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and very warm. Light to moderate breeze from Nd. and Ed. 
(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and warm. Light airs to light variable breeze. On course S. 
% W. p. c. Field Day. At end of watch P. L. 98.5. Average steam 120 
lbs.; revolutions 66.4. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Barometer falling first part, then steady. Gentle 
breezes from S. S. W. and W. S. W. At 12:12 changed course from S. 
% W. p. c. to S. p. c. P. L. reading 3.6. At 2:00 changed course to S. 
V2 W. p. c. P. L. 37.2. Returned dip of English steamer, Atlas Line, 
standing to Northward. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT. Ensign. 



133 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Light breeze; clear and smooth. 4:30 to 5:00 swinging ship, taking 
azimuth, half speed. 6:00 squally to Southward. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy and warm. Light breeze from N. W. Passed two steamers 
bound North. Highest temperature of magazines 84° F. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair. Gentle breeze from W. S. W. On course South p. c. At end 
of watch P. L. 18,9. Average steam 140 lbs.; revolutions 66.8. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, en route to Mole, St. Nicholas, September 11th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair. Gentle to moderate breezes from S. W. Steaming on couree 
South p. c. Moon arose about 1:30. Long rolling swell from S. E. set 
in after 2:00. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Light breeze; clear weather: large S. B. swell; 7 to 8 clear and 
smooth. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cloudy and warm. Sky becoming overcast with curious clouds 

during watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from W. S. and S. S. Went 

to quarters at 10 o'clock. Commanding Officer inspected crew and 

ship. Read articles of war. High temperature of magazines, 85° F. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from S. W. by W., shifting to S. S. W. 
Barometer falling. Land Southwesterly swell. On course S. % W. 
p. c. At end of watch P. L. 92.5. Average steam 135 lbs.; revolu- 
tions 68.3. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair. Light breezes from S. W. Barometer falling. At 5:19 
sighted San Salvador Light, bearing S. W. by W. p. c; S. H., S. % W. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 133 

p. c. P. L. 111.2. On various courses from 5:19 until 5:33, when on 
course S. % W. p. c. P. L. 13.9, when S. S. Light House was off star- 
board bow. At end of watch. Light House slightly forward off star- 
board beam. Distant about 9 miles. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 
6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

6:03 San Salvador light abeam. Course S. % w. Light airs; hazy. 
Clear overhead. Some S. E. swell. Barometer rising. Temperature 
of magazine: Forward 85° to 86°, midships 84- to 85 = , aft 85'3 to 
85°. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from S. E. Bird 
Island Light abeam at 11:20. Changed course to S. by W. % W. 
(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, and at anchor in St. Nicholas Mole, Haiti, 

September 12th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S. E. Barometer falling. 
On course S. by W. Vz W. p. c. At 3:03 changed coui-se to S. E. 1/2 S. 
p. c. P. L. 50.6. At 2:05 Castle Island Light from abeam distant 24 
miles. P. L. 36.3. At end of watch P. L. 62.6. Average steam 140 
lbs.; 68 revolutions. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair; moderate breezes from E. S. E. Ship on course S. E. ^A S. 
p. c, averaging 13.9 knots per hour for watch. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 
8 a. m. to meridian. 

Moderate breeze. Clear and smooth. Temperature of magazines: 
Forward 85-86, mid. 84-85, aft 85-88. Following changes in rating have 
been made by order of Commanding Officer: 

Date of New Rating. 

Green, J. F From Mach. 1 cl. to Ch. Mach. September 1st, 1898 

Walker, L. S From Sea. Gr. to G. M. 2 c. September 4th, 1898 

Timperly, E. C From Elec. 2 c to Elec. 1 cl. September 1st, 1898 

Braner, H. F. W.. From Q. M. 1 c. to Ch. Q. M. September 3rd, 1898 

Olsson, J From Sea. to S. M. M. September 3rd, 1898 

Blakeley, J. A From Yeo. 1 c. to Ch. Yeo. September 3rd. 1898 

Ammunition hoists tested and found in good order. 9:31 Gt. Inn- 



134 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

gua Lt. House abeam. Distant 7 miles. Course S. E. Vz S. 11:00 
Highland of Haiti in sight off port bow. No change. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from Northward to 
Eastward. Anchored inside St. Nicholas Mole at 2:50 o'clock in 21 
fathoms of water, 55 fathoms chain. Commanding Officer visited U. 
8. S. Amphitkite in harbor. Bearing at anchorage: Left Tan Old. Ft. 
E. % S. ; Right Tan battery S. S. W. Vz W. Ship's head N. E. % E. 21 
fathoms water, 55 fathoms chain to port anchor. Ship's draft forward 
18 feet, 6 inches; aft 20 feet. Anchored 2:55. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Moderate breeze from N. E. by N. and N. E. Got 

up sheet chain and made chain bridle preparatory to towing U. S. S. 

Ami'hitkite. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Gentle breezes from N. E. Johnston (Sea.) and 
Ennis (app.) received from U. S. S. Amphitrite with bags and 
hammocks. Signalled U. S. S. Amphitrite for permission to test 
search lights, which was granted. Highest temperatures of maga- 
zines 86°. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fine and pleasant. Light S. E. breeze. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



At sea, September 13th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from B. S. E. and S. E. 
Barometer steady. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair. Light variable breeze. Made preparations for towing U. 

5 S. Amphitrite. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 135 

S a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and v/arm. Light breezes from S. E. At 10:20 got under 
way. Took U. S. S. AMPHiTuiiEin tow at 11:11, wtien tow line carried 
away about 100 feet from Ycsemite after which stood by to put out 
new liawser. Signals as per list below. At 9:30 mustered at quar- 
ters. Absentees: (G. A. 2c.), (0. S.), 

(Ids.), '- (bay.), (C. P.), '- (C. P.), 

(C. P.). (C. P.), (pvt.), 

(Ids.), (pvt.). (G. M. 1 c), (w. t). Held 

divisional drills. Ship's draft, aft 20 feet, 00 inches, forward 17 feet, 
11 inches. Signals: 7:30 from A to Y — to captain — What time are 
you going ashore? 8:05, Y to A — V/hat were the first four words? 
8:05 a. m., A to Y— to captain— What time? 8:10, Y to A— At half- 
past eight. 10:05, A to Y — Get under way. 10:55, A to Y — Stop. 10:55, 
A to Y again — ^Go ahead. 11:00, A to Y — Go ahead when you are 
ready. 11:02, Y to A— The hawser has parted. 11:11, A to Y — Have 
you got another hawser? Y to A — Yes. 11:40, Y to A — As soon as 
fitted, will send several hawsers on board. 11:40, A to Y — We are not 
ready yet. 11:50, Y to A — I am sending boat for broken line. Please 
let boat have it. Paymaster Lovell of the xVmphitiute came on board 
as a passenger. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Light S. W. wind. Stopping and going ahead to keep ship in posi- 
tion while repairing towing hawser. 3:20 ahead slow, towing Am- 

PHiTRiTE 3:50 50 revolutions. On course N. by W. Vs W. 3:40 

(Sea.) put in brig for intoxication. Signals: 12:35, A to Y— 

We will take half an hour for dinner. Then will be ready for towing. 
1:25, A to Y — We will keep your broken hawser on board here. 1:30, 
Y to A — All right, I wanted it to splice an end I have here in case 
other hawser parted. 2:00, Y to A— The new hawser is already fitted. 
2:00, A to Y— Send it over. 2:40, Y to A— I have to go anead to 
straighten out. 2:45, A to Y— Head more to Southward. 3:00, A 
to Y— Pull us clear of this point and pick up boat afterwards. 3:00, 
A to Y— Stop and pick up your boat. 3:30, A to Y— Increase speed 
slowly to 8 knots. 3:35, Y to A— 7 compass. 4:00, Y to A— We are 
going as fast now as I think it safe without you give her more chain. 
With 30 fathoms of chain out can steam much faster. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Clear and warm. Light airs from North. Towing Amphitritk. 
Course N. by W. Vs. W. Land in sight on port quarter and stern 
during entire watch. Signals: 4:05, A to Y— We are making 8.5 knots 
at present speed. 4:30, Y to A— We are fitting a wire hawser in case 



136 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

anything happens to this one. Sig. W. H. Emory. 5:00, A to Y — 
Speed for last hour was 8 knots by your log. 5:30, A to Y — Eight. 
6:30, Y to A — In case of man overboard, I will blow two whistles, and 
at night will burn blue light. 6:40, A to Y — We will same. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair. Light variable breeze. On course N. by W. Ts W. p. c. 
Steaming under two boilers with U. S. S. Amphitkite in tow. At 6:50 
disconnected boiler C. At end of watch P. L. 33.9. Average steam 145 
lbs.; revolutions 49.4. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair and pleasant. Towing Amphitrite. At 10:27 light of Gt. 
Inagua Island off starboard bow, and at 11:42 abeam. Distant 10 
miles. At 11:42 changed course from N. by W. % W. p. c. to N. N. W. 
Vs W. p. c. P. L. 63.9. Signals: 8:20, A to Y— If hawser parts at 
night, two whistles will be the signal. 11:40, Y to A — Eight compass. 
11:40, A to Y — Please use lantern. 11:50, Y to A — The magnetic 
course is N. N. W. (8 c). 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



IT. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, en route from Mole St. Nicholas, September 14th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Light breeze. Clear and smooth. Towing Amphitkite. 1:30 lost 
sight of light on Gt. Inagua Island. Barometer falling slowly. Sig- 
nals: Y to A— 1-C| at 4:00. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Clear and warm. Gentle to moderate breezes from Southward and 
Westward. Towing Amphitrite. Course N. N. W. % W. At 7:40 
sighted Castle Island Light ahead, and changed course to N. % W. 
Barometer steady. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair and hot. Light breeze from S. S. W. hauling to S. W. On 
course N. % W. p. c. with U. S. S. Ami'ihtrite in tow. Made following 
changes of course: At 8:23 to N. N. W. to % W. p. c. P. L. 33.8. At 
8:34 to N. by W. Vg W. p. c. P. L. 36.2. At 9:40 to N. by W. % W. 
p. c. P. L. 45.5. Made routine signals to the Amphitrite. Follow 
ing punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: (app. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 137 

2 c.) and (Sea.) one week extra duty for going below 

during anchor watcli. At 9:30 exercised crew at general quarters. At 
end of watch P. L. G4.1. Average steam 145 lbs.; 51 revolutions. Sig- 
nals; 9:40, Y to A — 4 compass. 9:15, Y to A — When light bears 
abeam and with your permission steer N. by W. % W. magnetic. 
10:00, Y to A— Absentees 15, sick 11. 11:00, A to Y— What is con- 
dition of your two sick men. 11:45, Y to A — Surgeon reports patients 
feeling better. Conditions unchanged. 12:00, Y to A — Lat. Num. 22, 
Ans. 24; Long. 74, Ans. 27 Num. Coal on hand, 850 tons. Coal con- 
sumed, 40 tons. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and hot. Light breezes from West. At 1:08 when P. L. 74.3 
changed course from N. by W. % W. p. c. to N. Vz E. p. c. At 2:30 P. 
L. 84.9. Bird Island L. H. on starboard bow and at 3:25 P. L. 91.0 
abeam distant 69 miles. Instructed apprentice boys in signalling and 
heaving the lead. Passed a fruit steamer standing to South. Sig- 
nals: 12:25, A to Y — Our noon positions coincide. 1:10, Y to A — 
Compass 3. Y to A — Unless you give more chain or we slow^ down the 
line is liable to part at any time. 6:20, A to Y — Slow down to seven 
knots, and what is the size of your wire hawser? 6:22, Y to A — Size 
of hawser is four inches. 6:25, A to Y — Is your wire hawser fitted 
with thimbles at both ends? 6:30, Y to A — It is not yet fitted. 6:52, 
A to Y — I think she is all right with present speed and sea. 7:00, Y 
to A — Earnestly request that tomorrow you will pay out 25 fathoms of 
chain. If so, feel sure of successful tow, otherwise am sure of a fail- 
ure. 7:05, A to Y — ^Will attempt it on the morning. Show your truck 
light. 9:38, A to Y — What was your speed last hour? Y to A— Six 
and two-tenths. 9:40, A to Y — Increase speed to seven knots. 10:00, 
Y to A — Have increased speed as ordered, but consider it dangerous 
to line as at present rigged. 10:10, A to Y — Keep speed at seven 
knots unless ordered to reduce it. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Squally to S. W. Light breeze. Small Southerly swell. 5:-0 light 
rain squall. Evening quarters for setting up drill. Towing Aniphi- 
trite. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy and warm. Light and gentle breezes from S. W. Towing 
Amphitiiite. At 6:15 slowed to 43 revolutions, and at 7:30 40 revolu- 
tions. Course N. Yz E. Sighted two steamers, one going North, and 
the other to the South. Barometer rising slowly. Very distant light- 
ning in S. W. Sea smooth, with long swell. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED. Lieutenant. 



138 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair; light airs to light breeze from S. W. On course N. 1/2 E. p. c. 
with U. S. S.Amphttrite in tow. At 9:50 increased speed to 43 revo- 
lutions by order Senior Officer Present. At end of watch P. L. 50.3. 
Average steam 140 lbs. 42.2 revolutions. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
September 15th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from S. W. Barometer steady. On 
course N. y^ E. p. c. Towing U. S. S. Amphituite. At 1:18 P. L. 59.1. 
San Salvador Light on port bow. At 2:30 abeam. P. L. 66.8. Distant 
7.7 miles. At 12:20 changed revolutions from 43 to 45. At 2:48 A 
signalled— Make six knots. At 2:55 changed from 45 to 39 revolu- 
tions, and at 3:30 changed to 42 revolutions. Patent log gave unre- 
liable results, due mostly to propeller of log striking tow line. At 
2:50 signalled to A — Compass course N. \i W. and at 2:55 P. L. 74.4. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Light breeze; small S. E. sea. Towing AMPHiTiaxE. 43 revolu- 
tions. 7:30 47 revolutions; 8:00 50 revolutions. Partly cloudy; warm 
weather at 8:00 a. m. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 



8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and warm. Light breeze from Southward and Westward. 
Barometer steady. Sea smooth, with long swell from E. S. E. Tow- 
ing Amphitkite. 50 revolutions. Began shifting coal from bags on 
bower berth deck to bunkers. Mustered at quarters. By order of the 
Commanding Officer, the following named men were declared desert- 
ers from this vessel and from the U. S. Naval service from September 

5th, 1898, inclusive: (Ids.), (Sea.), 

(a. 2 c), (a. 2 c). (a. 2 c), 

(Has. App.), (C. P.), (C. P.), 

(a. 2 c). Signals sent and received during watch: A to Y— 

Cannot lengthen chain. If you can shackle wire hawser to Manila 
do so, lengthen tow line. Y to A — Gave orders last night to fit the 
wire hawser. It will be ready by afternoon. Request that you recon- 
sider your decision about the chain, as without the chain the elas- 
ticity of the hawser will soon go, and it will part with first good 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 139 

head sea even with the — the wire hawser is the only reserve we have. 
A to Y — I will risk parting hawser if wire one is shackled on as 
proposed. I have towed this way before with no chain at all. A to Y 
—Surgeon reports patients doing well. No material change. Y to A 
—The junior officer of the watch is on duty aft during the night with 
special orders to keep lookout on tow. Y to A— Coal expended, 35 
tons. Coal on hand, 815 tons. Lat. N. 29° 09'. Long. 74° 20 W. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy. Light breezes from S. W. On course N. 1/2 W. p. c, with 
U. S. S. Amphituite in tow. At 1:12 stopped, hauled In P. L., reading 
41.0, and shackled wire hawser to ten inch hawser, and at 2:40 started 
ahead again, towing Amphitrite by a ten inch hawser and wire haw- 
ser. At end of watch P. L. 50.1. Average steam 155; revolutions 50. 
Exchanged following signals with Amphitiute: Y to A— The wire 
hawser has been fitted. A to Y — Stop and shackle wire hawser, and 
in starting we will assist with engines. A to Y — Are you nearly 
ready? Y to A — Am all ready. Let me straighten wire out. A to Y — 
Same speed eight knots. Y to A— Am gradually increasing the revo- 
lutions. A to Y — Is wire hawser shackled at both ends? Y to A — Yes. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair and hot. Light breezes from S. W. At 4:35 changed revolu- 
tions from 50 to 53. Signals: Y to A — What speed did your log 
register for the hour ending 4 p. m.? A to Y — Seven and a half. 
A tO' Y — Please rig steam light. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Continuous rain all around. 6:45 hawser parted. Signals: A to Y 
— We will steam until daylight; speed five knots. Y to A — Can I fol- 
low on quarter? A to Y — Yes. Y to A — Request a steam light. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Cloudy and w^arm, with heavy rain squalls from S. S. E. Light 
and fresh breeze from Southward and Eastward. At 8:40 started 
ahead. Course N. 1^ W. Keeping Amphitkite on starboard bow. Fol- 
lowing signals: Y to A — We are ready to go ahead. A to Y — Go 
ahead. We are on our course. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



140 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, en route from Mole St. Nicholas to Norfolk, 

September 16th, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Cloudy. Light and gentle breeze from S. E. On course N. p. c. 
Steaming on port quarter of U. S. S. Ampihtjutk. At end of watch 
P. L. 2.6. Average steam 120 lbs.; 24.25 revolutions. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Passing rain squall first, then fair rest of watch. Light and gen- 
tle breezes from S. W. At 6:15 stopped. Lowered life boat and sent 
shackle and thimble to AMriirnuT]: then went ahead on port quarter 
of A., at 25 revolutions. Signals as follows: A to Y— Have you got 
the shackle and thimble? If so, please send them aboard. Y to A— 
We have the thimble and shackle, which connected the two hawsers. 
Will send them aboard soon. A to Y— Send shackle and thimble 
aboard at once. Y to A— I would like to wait until waste part of 
squall is over before lowering. Y to A— We have been working on 
the wire hawser since daylight. It will be ready about 11:00. It is 
kinked and stranded ten fathoms from end. As refitted will be 100 
fathoms. Y to A— Will use five inch hawser as heaving line. Y to A 
—Note received. Contents noted. Stranding of wire line due to 
tortional strain of Manila hawser. Will occur again if any life is 
left in Manila line. Therefore considers bow chain only practicable 
method as capstan can have it in. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Light breeze. Squally to Westward. Steaming 25 revolutions. 
Temperatures of magazines: Forward 88-87; 87-87, mid.; 86-87° aft. 
To keep up with Amphitkite, stopping and going ahead. Latter part 
clear; pleasant. Long S. E. swell. Signals as follows: A to Y— We 
will tow same as before with wire and Manila hawsers. A to Y— Our 
hawser is ready. Y to A— We are doing our best with steel hawser. 

Y to A — Surgeon reports patients doing well. Y to A — What course 
are you steering? A to Y— Numberal 1, compass (N. ^ W.). Y to A— 
Find by morning sights we are here set about ten miles to West- 
ward. A to Y— All right. Keep present course. Y to A— They are 
working their best, but will not have steel hawser ready before noon. 

Y to A— Lat. num. 26-15; long. 74-19. Coal on hand, 785 tons. Coal 
expended, 30 tons. Y to A— All ready. A to Y— Will take line at one 
o'clock. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair and warm. Light to gentle breeze from S. E. Long swell 
from E. S. E. Started ahead towing Amphitrite at 1:33. Set speed 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 



141 



at 40 revolutions; at 3:00 o'clock increased speed to 42 revolutions; at 
4:00 o'clock decreased speed to 40 revolutions. Pat. log foul of tow- 
line. Hauled it in, and at 3:30 put it over again, reading 28.7. Bar- 
ometer steady. Following signals were made: A to Y — Will stop at 
one; then send line. Y to A— What magnetic course shall I steer. A 
to Y— North one-fourth West. Y to A— Please inform me if my 
speed exceeds or is less than six knots by your log. Am giving my 
engines 40 revolutions, which should give six knots. A to Y— Our 
log reads five eight. A to Y— For last hour logged six and four- 
tenths. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED. Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair. Light breeze from S. E. On course N. Vs W. p. c. with U. 
8. S. Amphitkite in tow. Following signal made by Ampiiitrtte: Six 
and three-tenths knot by wig wag. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair. Light breezes shifting from S. E. to East. On course N. Vs 
W. p. c. towing Ampiiitrite. Following signals: 6:00, A to Y— Log for 
hour nve and nine-tenths. 6:00, A to Y— Log six and two-tenths. 
8:00, A to Y— Speed six knots and three-tenths. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Light breeze from S. E. Clear weather. Moderate Easterly swell. 
Towing Amphitrite. Making 40 revolutions. 11:00 log foul of towing 
hawser. Following signals: 9:00, A to Y— Six and one-tenth. 10:00, 
A to Y— Six and one-tenth. 11:00, A to Y— Six. 12:00, A to Y— Six 
and one-tenth. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS. Ensign. 
WILLLA.M P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

At sea, en route from Mole St. Nicholas to Norfolk, 

September 17th, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Cloudy, warm and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze from E. by S. 
Light rain squalls at end of watch. Towing U. S. Ampiiitrtte. Mod- 
erate sea. with long swell from Eastward. Course N. 14, W. Signals 
from A to Y— 6.1, 5.9, 6.4, 5.6. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 



142 LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair. Light breeze from East. On course N. 14 W. p. c. with IT. S. 
S. Ampiiitkite in tow. Field Day. Average steam 135 lbs.; 39.8 revo- 
lutions. Hauled patent log on account of fouling hawser. Signals 
from A to Y— 6, 6, 6, 6.5. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair. Light breezes from N. E. to N. N. E. Long swell from 
S. E. Ship rolling easily. Heaviest roll noted 13V^° to starboard, 
191/2° to port. Field Day. Speed about 6 knots. Revolutions 39%. 
Highest temperature of magazines, 87°. By order of the Commanding 
Officer the following named men were declared deserters from this 
vessel and from the U. S. Naval service from September 7th, 1898, in- 
clusive, viz.: (C. P.), (C. P.), 

(pvt. marine). Renewed for six months from September 16th, 1898, 
the acting appointment as gunners' mate, third class, of C. F. Buseh. 
Following signals: A to Y — 5.9, 6. Y to A — Sick numberal 11. Sur- 
geon reports patients doing well. 11, A to Y — 6. Y to A — Lat. 29° 33; 
long. 74° 37'. Coal on hand, 750. Expended, 35. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Light breeze; clear weather; long Easterly swell. Ship rolling 
gently. Towing Monitor Amphitkite. Engine turning 40 revolutions. 
At 3:40 light rain squall. Following signals from A to Y — 6.3, 6, for 
last hour 5.9, 5. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from N. E. Small 
water spout passed to Northward. Threw overboard 126 lbs. cod- 
fish, condemned by Board. Long Easterly swell. Sunset in cloud bank 
under greenish sky, preceded by yellowish white. Barometer steady. 
Towing AMPniTiUTE at about 40 revolutions. Mustered at quarters. 
Signals from A to Y — 6. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair. Moderate breeze from N. E. On course N. 14 W. p. c. U. 
S. S. Ampiiitritk in tow. Received following signals: 5.9, 5.7, speed is 
dropping. Please make six knots. Average steam, 135 lbs. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair and warm. Moderate to breezes from N. E. On course N. V4, 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. l-t<J 

W. p. c. At 8:20 changed revolutions from 40 to 43. Following sig- 
nals from A to Y— 5.9, 6.1. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At sea, en i-oute from Mole St. Nicholas to Norfolk, 

September 18th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Light breeze; clear sky; large Easterly swell; ship rolling heav- 
ily; towing Ampiiitkite. 43 revolutions. Signals from A to Y at 1:00 — 
6.5. 2:00—6.4 last hour. 3:00—6.4. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from N. E. Towing 
Amphitkite. Long Easterly swell. Barometer rising. Signals: Y to 
A, 6:53— What did your log read at six o'clock? A to Y— Six and 
six-tenths. 7:00, A to Y— 6.2. 8:00, A to Y— 6.2. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from N. E., backing to N. N. E. At 
10:00 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. By 
order of Commanding Officer, the following named men were declared 
deserters from this vessel and from the U. S. Naval service from 

September 8th, 1S98, inclusive, viz., (W. T.), (Pvt.). 

(Ids.). Renewed for six months from August 27th, 1898, the 

acting appointment as water tender of James Morton. Average 
steam, 140 lbs. 43 revolutions. Signals: 9:10, A to Y— We intend to 
steam in addition to towing with speed cone. Keep your present revo- 
lutions. 9:10, Y to A — Surgeon reports patients doing well. 10:00, Y. 
to A— Absentees none, sick nine. 10:30, A to Y— Our bridle and haw- 
ser are slack. Increase revolutions enough for one knot more. We 
are making 42 revolutions. 10:45 o'clock, Y to A— Speed increased one 
knot, revolutions increased from 48 to 48. 11:45, A to Y — Five one-half 
knots; increase speed. 12:12, A to Y— Increase revolutions to make 
eight five. 12:00, Y to A— Long. 75, lat. 31°, 55'. Coal on hand, 715 
tons; coal expended, 35 tons. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Fair. Gentle to light breezes from N. by W. to N. Barometer 
slowly falling. By order of Commanding Officer, as per recommenda- 
tion of board of survey, threw overboard 1,500 lbs. of codfish, bought 



144 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

of A. H. Lockhart, at St. Thomas. Towing Amphitrite. 50 revolu- 
tions, speed. Signals: 12:30, Y to A— Have increased gradually to 55, 
which should give eight and one-half. Our line looks from this end 
as if it would soon part at such speed. 12:00, A to Y— Decrease to 50. 
1:05, Y to A— What speed for last hour? 1:10, A to Y— Nine. 2:00, 
A to Y— Nine. 3:00, A to Y— 9.1. 3:30, Y to A— The strain on the line 
is increasing with the speed. 3:38, A to Y— Keep up present speed. 
4:00, A to Y— 9.1. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Light breeze; partly cloudy; large Easterly swell. Ship rolling 
heavily. Signals: 5:00, A to Y— 88. 5:30, A to Y— In case engines 
stop to replace broken hawser will show red light. 6:00, A to Y — 89. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breezes from N. by E. Tow- 
ing Amphitrite. Long Easterly swell. Barometer rising slowly. 50.5 
revolutions. Signals: 6:10, Y to A— We have been making 50 revolu- 
tions since the order. 7:00, A to Y— 9 knots. 8:00, A to Y— 9 knots. 
(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear. Light breeze from N. E. shifting to N. W. last hour. On 
course N. i/4 W. p. c. with U. S. S. Amphitrite in tow. At 11:00 
changed course W. % W. p. c. Average steam, 135 lbs. ; 50 revolutions. 
Signals: 8:05, A to Y— At 11 o'clock changed course to N. % W. mag- 
netic. 9:00, A to Y— Eight nine. 10:00, A to Y— Nine five. 11:00, A 
to Y— 3-c. 11:05, A to Y— Nine three. 12:00, A to Y— Nine. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Hampton Roads, Va., September 19th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Nearly clear. Warm to light to gentle breezes from N. W. On 
course N. % W. p. c, making about 9 knots per hour; 50 revolutions. 
Towing Amphitrite. At 1:15 sighted a "flare-up" light close aboard 
under starboard bow. Light soon passed away out of sight to East- 
ward. Signals as follows: 12:00. A to Y— 9, 1:00, 9.1. 2:00, 9.3. 3:00, 
9.3. 5:00, 9.1. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 145 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Moderate breeze; clear' weather; some Easterly swell. 6:45 Dia- 
mond Shoal Light Ship abeam. Towing Ami'uituite. 7:50 Hatteras 
Light House hove West, distant nine miles. Signals as follows: 6:00, 

Y to A — What course shall I steer after passing Light Ship? 6:00, 

Y to A — Light House on starboard bow. Y to A — C-4. 6:00, A to Y — 
C-2. 6:14, A to Y — When Light Ship is abeam, steer North one-quarter 
East. 7:00, A to Y — Pat. log reads nine for both hours. 7:15, A to Y 
— How many revolutions are you making? 7:15, Y to A — 50. 7:20, A 
to Y— Increase to 55. 8:00, A to Y— 8.9. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from and W. N. W. 
Towing Ampiiitrite, which was also steaming. Aired beddings. Land 
in sight about eight miles to Westward. Bodies Island Light abeam 
at 11:28 o'clock. Soundings as follows in sand bottom: 9:00, 14 
fathoms; 10:00, 17 fathoms; 11:00, 121/2 fathoms; 12:00, 10 fathoms. 
Signals as follows: 8:00, A to Y — Our clock was set ahead. 8:05, Y 
to A — What time are you using? 8:08, A to Y — Apparent time. 8:20, 

Y to A — Please hoist flag and haul down at eight thirty, as wish to 
use same time. 8:45, Y to A — We will give you standard time at nine 
o'clock. 9:00, A to Y — 10:9. 9:20, Y to A — Surgeon reports patients 
doing well. Distinct signs of typhoid fever both cases. 9:22, A to Y 
—Thank you. 6 cones N. by N. 1/2 W. 10:00, A to Y— 10. 11:00, A to 
Y— 10. 12:00, Y to A— Coal on hand, 680; expended, 35. 12:05, A to 
Y— 10. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N. N. W. hauling to N. by 
W. On course N. by W. % N. p. c. U. S. S. Amphitkitk in tow. At 
3:05 Carrituck Light abeam, distant nine and five-tenths miles. Tak- 
ing soundings every hour, ranging from liy2 to 15 fathoms. Average 
steam, 140 lbs. 55.2 revolutions. Signals as follows: 1:05, A to Y — 
10.1. 2:30, A to Y — At five shall cast off. Proceed under own steam. 
Anchor inside Cape Henry. You can proceed to Hampton Roads if 
you wish. 2:45, A to Y — Thanks, with your approval will anchor 
Lynn Haven Bay for night and go to Roads in morning. 2:46, A to 
Y — Very well. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. ra. 

Fair. Light breezes from N. by W. At 5:00 stopped, cast adrift tow 
line at Ampiiitiute. and hauled in, and at 5:50 went ahead for anchor- 
age, Lynn Haven Bay. Signals as follows: 5:15, A to Y — Hawser Is 

gone. 6:00, Intis. 50-84. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



146 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Light airs; hazy and smooth. Steaming ahead under two boilers, 
up channel. 7:50 dropped anchor in Lynn Haven in 71/2 fathoms 
water, 45 fathoms chain forward side of windlass. Temperatures of 
magazines 85-86° in all. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from South. Ampiiitkite came 
in and anchored. Signal, 8:35, Y to A— Cornet 593 Yosemhe 8:35, 
A to Y— Cornet 114 Amphitiute. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
At anchor, Hampton Roads, Va., September 20th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Fair. Light variable breeze. Began swinging to ebb tide at 1:30. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair. At 6:00 got under way. Commanding Officer in conn and 
stood in for anchorage at Fort Monroe. Ship's draft, forward 18 feet, 
aft 20 feet. Signals as follows: 5:45, Y to A— Inter 131. Permis- 
sion to get under way. 5:46, A to Y— Affirm. Please report my ar- 
rival with you. 6:55, Y to S F— Cornet 596. 6:58, S F to Y— Cornet 
3:34. 7:00, Y to S F— Interog. 131. San F to Y— Affirm. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Anchored at 8:03 in 11 fathoms, to starboard anchor 45 fathoms of 
chain. Bearings: Ft. Flag staff S. 49° E. Old Point N. 29° E. 1 mag. 
Saluted San Francisco with 13 guns. Answered 7. 8:15 Wasp came in. 
8:35 Ampiiitrtth came in and anchored. Fired 13 guns, answered by 
Flagship with 7 guns. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to 
Flagship. Ships in port ITo.i^et, Lagle. Pompet, AVasp. Tempera- 
tures of magazines: forward 86-84; mid. 84-84; aft 85-84. The Com- 
manding Officer awarded the following punishments, viz., 

(a. 2 c), not cleaning gun brightly, one week extra duty; 

(a. 2 c), asleep on post, 3 weeks extra duty; (a. 2 c.j, slow 

in obeying order to clear lower decks, 1 week extra duty. Light 
breeze; hazy. Signals as follows: 9:15, S F to Y— What port are you 
from? Y to S F— St. Nicholas Mole. 9:25, S F to Y— Have you 
pratique? 9:29, Y to S F— I have and propose reporting on board im- 
mediately. 10:00, Y to S F— Absentees 0; sick 7. 10:45, A to Y— 



LOG OP THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 147 

When yard tug comes for sick send him for ours. Sig. Barclay. 12:00, 
Y to S F— Coal on hand, 641; expended, 28. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Foggy and cool. Gentle breeze from East. Swung to ebb at begin- 
ning of watch. U. S. S. TKiiHOK came in and anchored at — o'clock, 
and exchanged salutes with Flagship. Transferred the following sick 
men to Naval Hospital, Norfolk: Ennis, C. (a. 1 c), Johnson, Jarman 
(Sea.), on board tug Mohawk. Signal as follows: S F to Y — When tug 
comes for sick send him here to this ship. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Moderate breeze; hazy. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from East. Riding to 

t flood tide. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 
V. Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
On passage from Hampton Roads to League Island, 

September 21st, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from East. At 2:00 swung to 
ebb tide. 



4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Strong and hazy. 



(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 



(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 



8 a. m. to meridian. 

Cool and smoky. Moderate to fresh breeze from E. N. E. Riding 
to flood tide. Got under way at nine o'clock. Highest temperatures 
of magazines 84° F. Connected boiler C at 8:45. Standing out of 
Hampton Roads under conn of Captain. Cape Henry Light abeam at 
11:29. At 11:44 set course E. N. E. Signals as follows: 9:00, Y to M 
—Please send shore boat to this ship for Mr. Trimberly. We are 
going to sea at once. 9:05, Y to S F— Interog 121. Permission to get 
under v/ay. 9:07, S F to Y— Aflirmative. 9:50, Y to S F— Absentees 
0; sick 6. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 



148 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy and hazy. Moderate to stiff breeze from E. N. E., backing 
to N. E. by E. On course E. N. E. p. c. At 12:38 changed course to 
N. N. E. % E. p. c. P. L. 15.1. Cape Charles Light Ship abeam. Dis- 
tant 3.9 miles. At 2:00 changed course to N. E. by N. p. c. P. L. 32.9. 
Taking soundings every hour and bearing from 11 to 15 fathoms. 
Average 145 lbs.; 72.8 revolutions. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 6 p. m. 

Fair; stiff breeze from E. N. E. and E. by N. Steaming along 
coast. At 4:02 sighted mass of wreck off Winter Quarter Shoal, Light 
Ship. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 

6 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Light breeze; clear and smooth; sounding every hour. 7:07 Fin- 
wick Island Light Ship abeam. Temperatures of magazines: forward 
83-84°; mid. 83-84°; aft 82-82o. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS. Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Clear, cool and pleasant. Fresh to light breeze from East. Hauled 
in patent log, reading 25.5. Pilot came on board at 9:10. At 10:28 
anchored in 7% fathoms of water, port anchor 45 fathoms chain, soft 
bottom. Bearings at anchorage: Facuture Foot Ledge Light W. S. 
"W. 1/4 W. p. c. Brandywine Shoal S. S. E. p. c. Ship's head S. by 

E. p. c. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Steaming up Delaware Bay and River and at anchor 

League Island, September 22nd, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Pair; light breeze from East and S. E. At 2:45 began swinging to 
ebb tide. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Fair; nearly overcast. At 5:45 got under way, pilot at conn, and 
stood up Delaware Bay. Draft 18 feet forward, 19 aft. At end of 
watch Bombay Hook Light abeam. 

(Signed) J. L. STICHT, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 149 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Fine and pleasant. 8:48 Reedy Island Light House abeam. Tem- 
perature of magazines: Forward 81-78; Mid. 82-78; aft 80-78. 9:20 
Delaware Fort, Pea Beach Island. 9:40 Newcastle. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
Meridian to 4 p. m. 

4:08 anchored in 5 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms chain, port anchor. 
Draft forward 17.10; aft 20 Bearings at anchor: League Island Light 
N. W. y^ W. Navy Yard bears N. E. % E. Ship's head W. N. W. % 
W. U. S. S. DixiPJ came in and anchored at 1:35. Exchanged salutes. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 p. ra. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast, light breeze from S. E. 7:00 light drizzling rain. Tem- 
perature of magazines forward 79-80; mid. 79-81; aft 78-79. 5:00 five 
deserters were brought from Richmond. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and rainy. Light airs increasing to moderate breeze in 

squalls from S. E. Barometer falling rapidly. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, Pa., September 23rd, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Overcast and cloudy, with rain squalls; barometer falling rapidly. 
Light to fresh breeze from S. E. and E. Swung to wind at beginning 
of watch and to flood tide about 2:30 o'clock. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Moderate breeze; gloomy, stormy looking weather; frequent show- 
ers. First and Second Divisions cleaning bilges. Third and Fourth 

cleaned decks. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast and cloudy; light to moderate breeze from S. W. and W. 

S. W. Barometer falling slowly. Crew engaged in cleaning bilges. 

Allowed fires to die out under boilers A and C, and started fires under 

auxiliary boiler. Sent packages of sailing directions to the navigating 

officers of the Pkaikie and Dixie. Naval Cadets Z. E. Briggs, G. C. 

Sweet, D. C. Hamrahan and J. F. Babcock were detached from the 

ship. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 



150 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Overcast to fair; gentle to moderate breeze from S. W. Crew en- 
gaged in cleaning ship. Lighter came alongside for condemned haw- 
sers. (Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy, warm and pleasant. Light to moderate breezes from S. W. 
Riding to flood tide. Lieutenant Sargent and Ensign Sticht returned 
from leave. Sent nine-inch, ten-inch hawser and four-inch wire haw- 
ser (all condemned) and two lengths of Stecam chain to the Navy 
Yard wharf on the lighter. Highest temperature of magazines 81° F. 
Mustered at quarters. Hauled fires under boilers A, B and C, leaving 
fire under donkey boiler. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Fair; light to gentle breeze from S. W. At 8:15 began swinging to 
ebb. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

¥/ILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



IT. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, Pa., September 24th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clear and cool. Light to gentle breezes from S. W. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Cloudy and cool. Light airs and light breezes from S. W. and gen- 
tle breeze from N. W. Barometer rising. Began hoisting ammunition 
to gun deck. Powder lighter came alongside at 7 o'clock. Received on 
board the following provisions: Bread, 136 lbs.; beef, 170 lbs.; vege- 
tables, 170 lbs. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 a. m. to meridian. - 

Cloudy. Gentle to stiff breeze from N. W. Swung to ebb tide at 
9:10. Lighter alongside receiving ammunition from this ship. Lieu- 
tenant W. P. White left ship on two days leave of absence, and Ensign 
J. L. Sticht on one week leave of absence. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy; moderate breeze from N. W. Hauling to North. At 1:00 
lighter left ship with working party of men and all but 500 rounds of 
ammunition. Sent working party ashore, returning at 4. Began 
swinging to flood tide at 3:45. Crew cleaning ship. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 151 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Cloudy; gentle to moderate breeze from North, hauling to N. E. 
Working parties returned. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from E. N. E. 

Barometer rising. By order of Commanding Officer, (Lds.) 

released from confinement and turned over to the Doctor, he having 
been put on the sick list. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
League Island Navy Yard, Pa., September 25th. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Clondy; light breeze from E. N. E., backing to N. E. Barometer 
steady. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast; light airs to light variable breeze. Began swinging to 

flood tide at 4:15. 

(Signed) C. D. STEARNS, Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Overcast; light North East breeze. 9:20 quarters for muster. 10:00 
crews of six-pounders dismounting guns. First, Second, Third and 
Fourth Divisions hoisting provisions from hold to berth deck. Young, 
M. A. (C. P.) granted acting appointment as yeoman third class for 
six months from September 24th. Renewed for six months from date, 
the following acting appointments, viz., Willie, J. (Cox.), Girdts, W. A. 
(G. M. 3 c). 10:40 commenced to swing to ebb tide. Temperature of 
magazines forward and main, 87°. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

Meridian to 4 p.m. 

Overcast; light S. E. breeze. 1:00 6-pounder gun crews cleaning 
parts. First, Second, Third and Fourth Divisions hoisting provisions 
out of holds and store rooms. Barometer falling slowly. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast. Light Southerly airs. 4:30 finished hoisting stores for 

day. G:30 visiting party from Minneapolis and Kataudin visiting to 

8 p. m. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 



152 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and calm. Temperature of magazines 86° forward and 
main. (mess. att. ) to stand at mast from 9 p. m. to mid- 
night for leaving his post in ward room. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Navy Yard, League Island, Pa., September 26th, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 a. m. 

Overcast and calm. Barometer slowly falling. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS, Ensign. 

4 a. m. to 8 a. m. 

Overcast and calm. 5:30 hoisted powder flag and commenced to 
get up ammunition from main and forward magazines. 7:00 com- 
menced loading into lighter. 

(Signed) JOHN BURNS. Ensign. 

8 a. m. to meridian. 

Light air from S. W, Finished unloading ammunition. Sent men 
on lighter to transfer ammunition from ammunition lighter to maga- 
zines. J. P. Joyce (p. m.) was transferred to Marine Barracks, with 
bag and hammock. Began shellacking gun deck. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

Meridian to 4 p. m. 

Cloudy and rainy. Calms and light to gentle breezes from North 
and S. S. W. with occasional thunder and lightning. Finished shel- 
lacking gun deck. By order of Commanding Officer, (C. P.) 

was placed in confinement to wait action of Navy Department. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

4 p. m. to 8 p. m. 

Overcast; cloudy and rainy, with thunder and lightning first part 
of watch. Swung to flood about 7 o'clock. Ammunition party re- 
turned. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 

8 p. m. to midnight. 

Overcast and cloudy. Light to moderate breeze to light airs from 
S. W. Light fog about 11 o'clock. 

(Signed) GEORGE BREED, Lieutenant. 
WILLIAM P. WHITE, 

Lieutenant and Navigator. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. '^^'^ 

OFFICIAL REPORTS OF BATTLE OF JUNE 28. 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Blockade off San Juan, Porto Rico, June 30, 1898. 
Sir: 

1. I have the honor to report that about 5:30 a. m. on the morning 
of Tuesday, June 28th, sighted a steamer to the westward about two 
miles distant. At this time the Yoskmitp^. was circling under slow 
speed with her port helm, a short distance off Salinas Point. The 
weather was thick and squally, which accounts for the steamer not 
being sighted previously. This I state from personal observation as 
I had been on deck some time before the steamer was sighted. This 
vessel — name to me still unknown — answered the description of the 
"Montserrat" which Captain Sigsbee told me on Sunday was expected 
at this port. The vessel had a black hull and red boot-topping, one 
smokestack, painted lead color, three masts, fore and aft-rigged, top- 
masts housed, bowsprit with jib and flying jib, flaring bow. Morro 
Castle bore at this time about E. S. E. distant five miles. 

2. The moment the steamer was sighted the indicator was pushed 
to full speed which was at once responded to by the engines. The 
YosEMiTE was headed for the stranger. The latter had just come out 
of a rain squall and apparently made out the Yosemite about the 
same moment as she herself was sighted. The steamer turned head 
inshore, distance about three miles, with the evident intention of get- 
ting under the guns of Fort Canuelo by skirting along the edge of the 
reefs. Having overhauled a small vessel the day previously close to 
the reef, and about the same position, I was not unfamiliar with the 
hydrography, so headed inshore a little more than the stranger. See- 
ing our intention the steamer was instantly headed for the shore and 
beached on the reef six miles to the westward of Morro Castle. 

3. The Yosemite went to quarters for battle upon the sighting of 
the steamer. She was manoeuvered as near the Spanish steamer as 
it was deemed prudent to- go on account of the reef, the discolored 
water of which could be seen off our bows at a short distance and not 
permitting with safety a nearer approach than 4,000 yards. The 
Y^osEMiTE remained in the vicinity of this position for some time dur- 
ing which over 200 5" shell and shrapnel and a number 6 pdr. shell 
were discharged with great deliberation at the Spaniard. When it 
was deemed that the steamer was sufficiently disabled the Yosemite 
steamed for a Spanish cruiser and a gunboat which had come to the 
relief of the beached steamer and as the fire of the cruiser's large guns 
endangered the safety of the Yosemite's exposed boilers. 

4. During the period alluded to in the preceding paragraph I was 
very much surprised to find that the guns of Morro and the water 
battery below it, had the exact range of the Yosemite's position and 
were effective at that distance. During this time many projectiles of 
larger caliber passed over the Yosemite, none fell short more than 
200 yards, and one within a few feet of the stern, throwing the spray 



154 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

aboard. The long range of the guns of Mcrro wiil be best appre- 
ciated from the fact that the time of flight taken was 35 seconds. 

5. The cruiser and gunboat mentioned in paragraph 3 steamed to 
the west-vvard of Salinas Point and added their fire to that of the bat- 
teries. The large cruiser has two guns of 8" or 9.2" caliber and her 
shot would go over the Yosemitk. while the former was still beyond 
the range of our guns. Finding that we could not reach the Spanish 
cruiser with our main battery steamed for her, and when we were 
within range of 4,000 yards opened fire on her with our starboard bat- 
tery of rapid fire guns. This fire seemed to be very effective and 
made the Spanish cruiser join her consort, the gunboat, in seeking 
shelter under the guns of Morro. 

6. About the same time that we ceased firing on the Spanish 
cruiser, a torpedo boat v/as seen going at full speed near the shore in 
the direction of the beached steamer, headed under full steam as near 
the coast as possible. Gave the torpedo boat a hot ten minutes v/ith 
the main and secondary batteries, port side, when the torpedo boat 
sought refuge behind the steamer. Remained off the steamer about 
ten minutes firing shell and shrapnel until she was on fire aft, at the 
same time the Yosemite being under fire of the Forts and long range 
guns of the Spanish cruiser. 

7. Deeming that all had been done that was possible with a sin- 
gle vessel, to prevent th.e blockade being broken, the Yosemite hauled 
off and stood for the Spanish cruiser, which again retired close to the 
fort. 

8. Remained the rest of the day cleared for action and with battle 
flags flying outside the fire of the forts awaiting an attack from the 
cruiser, gunboat and torpedo boat, but they failed to come out. 

9. From the commencement of this affair, until its end the ship 
was under fire about three hours. Although the enemy made excellent 
line shots and some very near to the ship, she was not struck once. 

10. The spirit and behavior of the oflJcers and crew was in every 
way highly commendable. 

11. Enclosed is the report of the Executive Officer, enclosure "A," 
made in compliance with paragraph 525, U. S. Naval Regulations. 

I have the honor to be. 

Very respectfullj', 

W. H. EMORY, 
Commander, U. S. N., 
Commanding. 
To 
The Commander-in-Chief, 
U. S. Naval Force, 
N. A. Station. 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 155 

U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 

Off San Juan, 2S June, 1893. 
Sir: 

In accordance with paragraph 525, U. S. Naval Regulations, I have 

the honor to report that during our affair of this morning in driving 

a Spanisli steamer on the beach and engaging two Spanish gunboats 

and a torpedo boat, while at the same time being fired upon by the 

Morro Castle and its water battery at San Juan, the officers and men 

of this ship's company behaved with most commendable coolness and 

discipline, and that the serving of the battery was as quiet and orderly 

as it could have been at ordinary target practice. 

During the three phases of our engagement, first with the steamer, 

second with the gunboats and third with the gunboats and torpedo 

boat combined, we expended, in all, the following ammunition: 

251 common shell, 

25 5-in. shrapnel, 

56 6-pdr. A. P. shell. 

Very respectfully, 

N. SARGENT, Executive Officer, 

To Lieutenant, U. S. Navy. 

The Commanding Officer 

U. S. S. Yosemite. 



U. S. S. YOSEMITE, 
Hampton Roads, Va., Julv 22nd, 1898. 
Sir: 

1. I have the honor to make the following cruising report of the 
U. S. S. Yosemite, under my command, since her departure from and 
return to the United States. 

2. Sailed from Hampton Roads, Va., May 30, and convoyed the 
am.munition ship Arjifkia to Key West, Fla., where arrived June 
2nd, ordered by the Secretary of the Navy. 

3. Sailed from Key West June 7th to report to senior officer 
present blockade off Havana for special duty in connection with the 
overhauling of two Spanish auxiliary cruisers reported about to leave 
Havana. Arrived Havana and reported to senior officer same day. 
Ordered by Commodore Geo. C. Remey, U. S. N., commanding Naval 
Base. 

4. Sailed from Havana 4 a. m. June 8th to convoy the U. S. S. 
PANTirEH and battalion of marines to Santiago de Cuba. Orders deliv- 
ered on blockade by U. S. S. PANxnEK from Commodore Geo. C. 
Remey, U. S. N., commanding Naval Base, Key West. Arrived San- 
tiago de Cuba July 10th and reported to the Commander-in-Chief, 
Rear-Admiral Wm. T. Sampson, U. S. N. 



156 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

5. Sailed from Santiago July 10 to convoy U. S. S. Panther to 
Guantanamo Harbor, where arrived the same day. Ordered by the 
Commander-in-Chief. 

6. Remained in Guantanamo Harbor twenty-four hours assisting 
in landing of the marines at that port. Ordered by Commander B. H. 
McCalla, commanding U. S. S. Makblehe.\d and S. 0. P. 

7. Sailed from Guantanamo June 11th for Santiago, where arrived 
the same day and took position on blockade between flagship and the 
U. S. S. New Orleans. Ordered by Commander-in-Chief. 

8. June 12th sailed from Santiago on a cruise to intercept Spanish 
steamer Purissimo Concepcion, and with instructions to stop at 
Kingston, Jamaica, if necessary to make inquiries concerning her. 
Cruised between Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cape Cruz, Cuba, until 
June 16th, when anchored at Kingston, Jamaica. Left Kingston June 
17th and arrived at Santiago, Cuba, June 19th. Ordered by the Com- 
mander-in-Chief. 

9. Sailed June 19 from Santiago to Guantanamo to fill up with 
coal. Left Guantanamo June 23, for San Juan, Puerto Rico, via North 
Coast of Hayti. Arrived at San Juan and reported to Captain Sigsbee, 
U. S. N., commanding U. S. S. St. Paul and S. O. P., June 25th. June 
26th the St. Paul sailed for New York, since which time and until 
July 14th, the Yosemite alone blockaded the port of San Juan. 

10. On July 15, upon being relieved by the New Orleans, pro- 
ceeded to St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, where arrived the same 
day, and in obedience to orders filled up with coal and provisions. 
Ordered by Commodore J. C. Watson, U. S. N., commanding the East- 
ern Squadron. 

11. Sailed from St. Thomas July 18th for Hampton Roads, where 
arrived July 22. Ordered by Commodore J. C. Watson, U. S. N., in 
a telegram sent by him from Playa del Este, Cuba. 

I have the honor to be. 

Very respectfully, 

W. H. EMORY, 
Commander, U. S. N. 
To Commanding. 

The Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, 
Washington, D. C. 



From "La Correspcndencia," of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 28th June, 1898. 
ANOTHER NAVAL BATTLE IN VIEW OF THE CITY. 

Since the happenings that have taken place in view of this capi- 
tal, from the memorable 22nd inst., which began with the glorious bat- 
tle between two of our small boats against a powerful American 
cruiser, seldom is the day we do not see the North walls crowded by 



LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 157 

our populace, who do not wish, to miss the opportunity of witnessing 
what might happen; now that the bloclvade exists and with only one 
cruiser, because of the two of them that were here bloclcading, one 
disappeared three days since. 

At dawn today, we noticed to the Westward a large trans-Atlantic 
steamer, bound towards the port in the waters of El Dorado, and that 
the American cruiser started to cross her, firing incessantly shells 
of different calibers, and which some say were two hundred pounders. 
The trans-Atlantic steamer did not respond to the attack, and headed 
for shore, stranding near "Punta Salinas, between this port and the 
Coal Sardinera." 

In the meantime, our small boats, "Isabel II.," "General Concha" 
and "Ponce de Leon" started, the first two engaging the American and 
the other helping the stranded liner. 

From 6:30 to 9 that morning, the "Isabel" fired 32 shots, the 
"Concha" 7, and the American cruiser 51. Morro (Castle) also fired 
two projectiles, one went short and the other hit the target. The 
American retired at full speed, avoiding the land batteries and those 
of our ships, firing ceased, and up to the hour of writing, 1 p. m., 
no re-engagement had taken place. The shots from the "Isabel" 
appear to have hit the mark. 

The first particulars we got were that the liner was the "Monser- 
rat," but afterwards positively ascertained that it was the "Antonio 
Lopez" of the Spanish trans-Atlantic line, a fine boat but not very 
fast, which started from Cadiz on the 16th, bound for this port, 
having a cargo of sundries. It is believed that she was coming from 
the Northwest and passed our port last night, but as the lighthouse 
and the city were in darkness, could not exactly make out the position 
to place herself opposite the entrance. The "Ponce de Leon" i-eturned 
to port at about 11, having on board the first oflBcer and Chaplain of 
the "Antonio Lopez," who, in company with the coast guards, had 
a conference with the Captain-General. 

The "Ponce de Leon" lost her forward mast in a collision with the 
"Antonio Lopez," and we have not so far heard of any damages to the 
"Isabel" and "Concha," who remain out of the harbor. The first thing 
this morning we started one of our reporters to Punta Salinas to 
obtain exact information of what had taken place, so as to apprise 
our readers, but as he has not yet returned and not likely to before 
we go to press, we can only give what we hear from other sources 
and which are not always correct. However, we are informed that the 
"Antonio Lopez" was hit quite a number of times on the hull, some 
shots going right through, and others fell on deck. The Captain and 
part of the crew, some sixty or seventy men, abandoned the ship, 
making use of the boats they had on board. As they were coming 
ashore quite a number of shells were fired at them, but we are not 
aware if any were killed. It is reported that only the first officer, the 



158 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

Chaplain and eight or ten sailors remained on board, and were later 
taken off by the "Ponce de Leon." The enemy did not attack the 
latter until she got to the "Antonio Lopez," when several shells struck 
her but did her no damage. At noon it was reported that a special 
train had started for El Dorado, or to the nearest point where the 
"Antonio Lopez" was stranded, to help the crew that had landed there, 
but we are informed from the telephone office at that place that up to 
1:30 no train had started, neither did they think that any would be. 

From 1:30 to 2 p. m. the steamer "Yvo Bosch" and the boats 
"Carmelita," "Cataiina" and "Esperauza" have started, taking on 
board men to work on the "Antonio Lopez" and endeavor to float her, 
as she is stranded on a sand bank and thought to be uninjured. 

The steamers "Gran Antilla," "Manueia" and "Paulina" are under 
steam to render the "Lopez" all the assistance possible, should she 
need it. At this moment (2 p. m.) of closing this report the cruiser 
is to the Northwest at quite a distance, and the "Isabel IL" and the 
"Concha" near to the "Antonio Lopez." Tomorrow we will give fur- 
ther particulars, and will rectify any errors which we have involun- 
tarily made. 



From the "Correspondencia of Puerto Rico,"' 29th June, 1S9S. 

We are informed that yesterday at about 2 p. m. a steam launch 
was seen to start from the side of the American cruiser bound North- 
west with great speed. It is supposed she carried dispatches, either to 
St. Thomas or probably to the other cruiser which we have not seen 
for some days. 

We are informed from Isabela and Quebradillas that yesterday 
morning were heard continual gun reports quite distinctly, which 
caused great anxiety in the neighborhood. 

YESTERDAY'S FIGHT— MORE DETAILS. 

As we promised yesterday, we now publish the particulars of yes- 
terday's naval fight in our waters, obtained from one of our reporters. 

THE "ANTONIO LOPEZ" FROM CADIZ TO PUERTO RICO. 

It is said that the crew of this handsome trans-Atlantic liner, on 
starting from Cadiz, was preceded by quite a number of Spanish men- 
of-war, and by appearances it was supposed to be bound for Puerto 
Rico by the way she was steering, but having lost sight of her the 
following day, we are unable to say to what port she intends to go. 
As we said yesterday, this liner left Cadiz on the 16th and surmised 
would be in our waters on Monday night, without anything happening 
to her during her voyage. 

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LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITB. 159 

until dawn, so that she could get in without any danger; at not quite 
daylight the enemy's ship started towards her, firing shells like hail. 
At this moment there started from our port, valiant and decided, the 
cruiser "Isabel 2nd," who having been on guard all the night, was 
ready to start, engaging with the colossus Yankee in a well fought 
combat, assisted with the no less valiant boats "Concha" and "Ponce 
de Leon," in the meantim-e the "Antonio Lopez" got nearer to Punta 
Salinas standing in Eahia Honda in two and one-half metres of water. 
The crew consisted of 120 individuals, one doctor, two assistants, 
one druggist and a chaplain. 

IN PUNTA SALINAS. 

At that point there is one company of soldiers. On hearing of the 
occurrence the military at Bayamon under Captain Hernandez started 
for the scene; he and his men were the first to arrive, taking hold of 
things, caring for the crew and giving them a good breakfast. 

Later a section of the mounted guard arrived from the same place, 
and v/ith the other military, trenches were dug and preparations made. 

THE STRANDED. 

These got to shore in different ways, some in boats, others swim- 
ming; everything was to save one's life from the imminent dangers 
which surrounded them; opposite to a ship who was incessantly bom- 
barding theirs some of them disembarked on the beach at Punta 
Salinas, others, amongst them the Captain, by the beach of Toa Baja. 
Only one amongst them was hurt in one of his legs, and was sent to 
Bayamon under the doctor's care. 

THE RAILROAD. 

At the request of the agents of the "Antonio Lopez" an express 
train was started to bring back the crew, but on arrival they found 
none there and returned. 

THE ENEMY'S BOAT. 

According to the statements made by a number of the crev/ of the 
"Antonio Lopez" to our representative, the night before, when near 
our coast, the American cruiser frequently applied her search-lights 
on her, the Americans believing that said boat was Spanish, and at 
daylight she fiew the Spanish flag. Those who have seen the said 
Yankee guard say it is one of the five boats that 'Ward's Line have 
recently constructed and which made the run between Nev/ York and 
Habana. She is supposed to be about 5,000 tons and steams about 20 
miles an hour. She carries eight 4-inch guns and fires 33 pound shells; 
besides eight more guns whose shells only weigh six pounds. A curi- 



160 LOG OF THE U. S. S. YOSEMITE. 

oiis observer has had the patience to measure the A'elocity of the shells, 
and says that those of the Yankee cruiser take 25 seconds in falling, 
and those of our cruisers a little more. Some people from Bayamon 
assure us that they noticed when the enemy's cruiser started a steam 
launch bound towards St. Thomas evidently with dispatches. 

DAMAGES. 

The "Antonio Lopez"' sustained them in the machinery (engine), 
but of little importance; another in the kitchen and the loss of the 
flag, which was knocked off by a shell. 

The "Ponce de Leon" had one of her masts damaged, caused by 
attaching a cable to it so as to tow the stranded ship. Up to date, 
these ai-e the particulars we have been able to secure of what has 
occurred, always fearing to exaggerate or omit in what we have pub- 
lished, and in any case we are always willing to make corrections. 

Even up to this morning the "Antonio Lopez" has not been floated, 
although we soon expect her to, as work on her is progressing very 
fast and her unloading continues rapidly. 

A newspaper from Habana says: The "Antonio Lopez" is still 
able to continue in service, although quite a number of shells dropped 
on her deck. 

We have seen from this morning a schooner in the Northwest, 
near our coast, who is waiting an opportunity to come into port. 
She is supposed to be the "Joven Maria," hailing from Caborojo, 
loaded with salt consigned to Troncoso Bros. & Co. The American 
cruiser is cruising opposite our port. 

We hear from Bayamon that quite a number of American ships 
were seen yesterday protecting a landing near Punta Salinas. It is 
supposed that the gun reports that were heard were owing to this 
circumstance. Certain it is, that the inhabitants were on the alert 
all day. 

One hundred more workmen were added yesterday to help in the 
unloading of the "Antonio Lopez." Each man gets $3.00 for day and 
$4.00 for night work. 

Shortly after yesterday's occurrences important services were ren- 
dered by a company of engineers belonging to the heliographic depart- 
ment by placing itself in communication between El Morro and Punta 
Salinas. 

We have not received any letters or newspapers by the "Antonio 
Lopez," and consequently we are in the dark as to what is taking 
place. 

Although we were informed yesterday that no train had left for 
Toa Baja or El Dorado in search of the crew of the "Antonio Lopez," 
we find that one did go and returned empty. Unfortunately we are in 
a very backward country, where everything is made a mystery of. 



LOG OF THK f. S. S. YOSEMITE. ItH 

We are iuformed that the "Antonio Lopez" started from Cadiz in 
company of the fleet undei' the command of Admiral Camera, bound 
foi' this island. This fleet must be the one that was seen passing 
Gibi-altar on the 17th, according to the telegrams from St. Thomas. 

About 1:30 p. m. to-day, and while the "Isabel 2nd," "Concha" and 
"Ponce de Leon" were endeavoring to float the "Antonio Lopez," the 
American cruiser approached them, but when she saw that the three 
ships faced her, she retired at full speed. It seems that she respects 
our boats. 



From "La Correspondencia" of San Juan, Puerto Rico, 30th June, 1898. 

"THE ANTONIO LOPEZ." 

A friend of ours who went on board the "Antonio Lopez" on the 
28th inst., and returned yesterday at 9 a. m., informs us that he made 
a personal inspection on board, reporting that said liner was hit seven 
times, with the following damage: 

One shot smashed the starboard railing; another went through 
the engine-room sky-lights, exploding inside, breaking the glasses; 
fragments of this shell penetrated the adjoining departments, destroy- 
ing the staircase of the second cabin; the third penetrated the smoke- 
stacks through; the fourth struck the larboard side, denting the 
plates; the fifth caused damage to the first engineer's cabin; the 
sixth hit the kitchen. 

(Note: "The report says the 'Antonio Lopez" was struck seven 
times, but particulars of only six shots are made in the original.) 

On board were the Adjutant of the Port Captain's office, Senor 
Fernandez; the Captain of "Criollo," Senor Pujales; the Chief of the 
Hydrographic Commission, Senor Parez Machado; the Captain of 
Artillery, Senor Acha; the Staff Captain, Senor Barrera; an officer of 
the liner and three or four of the crew. The captain, engineers, 
stokers, and the others of the crew had not returned on board at the 
hour of our friend's departure. 

The mates and part of the crews of the warships "Terror" and 
"Criollo" were on guard and had charge of the salvage. Up to 9 a. m. 
yesterday, hundreds of packages of merchandise were landed on the 
beach, part of the cargo on board the liner, and it is believed that 
with slight repairs she will be able to continue in the service. 

Owing to the absence from on board of the stewards and attendants, 
no end of inconvenience was experienced by the passengers, being 
unable to get anything to eat, and not even crockery to eat from. 
We are informed it was necessary to send on shore for engineers and 
stokers, in order to attempt to float her with her own engines. 



162 LOG OP^ THE U. S. S. YOSKMITE. 

From "La Correspondencia" of San Juan, Puerto Rico, 30th June, 189S. 
THE SCHOONER "JOVEN MARIA" SHOT AT BY THE "YANKEE." 

Confirming the slight information we gave yesterday relating to 
the insignificant encounter between the Yankee cruiser that is blockad- 
ing us and the defenceless coasting schooner "Joven Maria," we are 
going to give the particulars we have been able to gather. 

The schooner "Joven Maria" is of foreign construction, as prior to 
this she was under the English flag. She is not very fast; she 
requires a strong wind in order to navigate her, and very often she 
will not answer her helm. At present she had a crew of her Captain 
Don Antonio Llorea, her super-cargo Don Ramon Rodriguez and 
sailors Francisco Castro, Narciso Puveiro, Antonio Revera, Felix 
Oquendo and Manuel Fuenteo. We are not aware of her tonnage, but 
we know that she can carry from 2,800 to 3,000 cwts., according to 
the kind of cargo she takes. 

She loaded at Caborojo about 2,500 tons of salt consigned to Tron- 
eoso Bros. & Co., merchants of this capital, on her way she stopped 
at Aguadilla, and yesterday she had to contend with her poor sail- 
ing qualities, besides being becalmed in trying to make the port, 
which she was vmable to gain. At this time she was approached by 
the American cruiser, who fired seven shots at her, and which fell 
close to the small boat. 

In these critical moments the captain had charge of the helm. 
and directing her head towards the enemy's ships, they secured the 
helm, launched the small boat, to which the crew was transferred, 
abandoning the schooner and started for land, arriving without acci- 
dent on the beach at Cerrogordo, near the Vega Baja. It is said the 
captain is confined to his bed suffering with fever. 

The schooner went on her way alone very gently, and during all 
the afternoon of yesterday she was seen near the cruiser to the wind- 
ward. We are not aware that she was searched, and this morning we 
. are unable to get sight of her. 



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